A98/100
FAYETTEVILLE WATER AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,865 people · Alabama
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
AL0001236
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2006.
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 FAYETTEVILLE WATER AUTHORITY
Is FAYETTEVILLE WATER AUTHORITY water safe to drink?
FAYETTEVILLE WATER AUTHORITY water receives a grade of A (98/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has FAYETTEVILLE WATER AUTHORITY detected?
31 contaminants were tested in FAYETTEVILLE WATER AUTHORITY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does FAYETTEVILLE WATER AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, FAYETTEVILLE WATER AUTHORITY has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2006. Violation types include MR.
How many people does FAYETTEVILLE WATER AUTHORITY serve?
FAYETTEVILLE WATER AUTHORITY serves approximately 5,865 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Fayetteville.
What type of water does FAYETTEVILLE WATER AUTHORITY provide?
FAYETTEVILLE WATER AUTHORITY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AL0001236.
How does FAYETTEVILLE WATER AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in Alabama?
FAYETTEVILLE WATER AUTHORITY scores 98/100 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.