A83/100
FORDS VALLEY & HWY 278 WATER — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,616 people · Alabama
Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
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System ID
AL0000575
Violations
9
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2013.
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 FORDS VALLEY & HWY 278 WATER
Is FORDS VALLEY & HWY 278 WATER water safe to drink?
FORDS VALLEY & HWY 278 WATER water receives a grade of A (83/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has FORDS VALLEY & HWY 278 WATER detected?
31 contaminants were tested in FORDS VALLEY & HWY 278 WATER's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does FORDS VALLEY & HWY 278 WATER have any EPA violations?
Yes, FORDS VALLEY & HWY 278 WATER has 9 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2013. Violation types include MR, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does FORDS VALLEY & HWY 278 WATER serve?
FORDS VALLEY & HWY 278 WATER serves approximately 5,616 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Piedmont.
What type of water does FORDS VALLEY & HWY 278 WATER provide?
FORDS VALLEY & HWY 278 WATER sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AL0000575.
How does FORDS VALLEY & HWY 278 WATER compare to other utilities in Alabama?
FORDS VALLEY & HWY 278 WATER scores 83/100 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.