A93/100
DECATUR, MUNICIPAL UTILITIES BOARD OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 77,103 people · Alabama
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
AL0001084
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
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 DECATUR, MUNICIPAL UTILITIES BOARD OF
Is DECATUR, MUNICIPAL UTILITIES BOARD OF water safe to drink?
DECATUR, MUNICIPAL UTILITIES BOARD OF water receives a grade of A (93/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has DECATUR, MUNICIPAL UTILITIES BOARD OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in DECATUR, MUNICIPAL UTILITIES BOARD OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does DECATUR, MUNICIPAL UTILITIES BOARD OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, DECATUR, MUNICIPAL UTILITIES BOARD OF has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does DECATUR, MUNICIPAL UTILITIES BOARD OF serve?
DECATUR, MUNICIPAL UTILITIES BOARD OF serves approximately 77,103 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Decatur.
What type of water does DECATUR, MUNICIPAL UTILITIES BOARD OF provide?
DECATUR, MUNICIPAL UTILITIES BOARD OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is AL0001084.
How does DECATUR, MUNICIPAL UTILITIES BOARD OF compare to other utilities in Alabama?
DECATUR, MUNICIPAL UTILITIES BOARD OF scores 93/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Alabama state page for a full comparison of water systems.