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FAIRHOPE, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 59,484 people · Alabama

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
AL0000035
Violations
144

Contaminant Test Results

3 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOS
0.015 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
PFOA
0.006 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

4

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

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: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify 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: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify 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: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify 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: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

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 FAIRHOPE, CITY OF

Is FAIRHOPE, CITY OF water safe to drink?

FAIRHOPE, CITY OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 144 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has FAIRHOPE, CITY OF detected?

66 contaminants were tested in FAIRHOPE, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does FAIRHOPE, CITY OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, FAIRHOPE, CITY OF has 144 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, RPT, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does FAIRHOPE, CITY OF serve?

FAIRHOPE, CITY OF serves approximately 59,484 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Fairhope.

What type of water does FAIRHOPE, CITY OF provide?

FAIRHOPE, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AL0000035.

How does FAIRHOPE, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Alabama?

FAIRHOPE, CITY OF scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Alabama state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Fairhope