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DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 33,372 people · Alabama

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
AL0000029
Violations
15

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
chlorate
230.00 µg/L—Above Goal
Lead (90th percentile)
0.006 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – January 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Verify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Verify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF

Is DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF water safe to drink?

DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF water receives a grade of B (79/100), which is considered good. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF detected?

66 contaminants were tested in DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF has 15 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MON, MR.

How many people does DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF serve?

DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF serves approximately 33,372 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Daphne.

What type of water does DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF provide?

DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AL0000029.

How does DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF compare to other utilities in Alabama?

DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF scores 79/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Alabama state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Daphne