B67/100
FORT PAYNE, THE WW BD OF THE CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 25,107 people · Alabama
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
AL0000509
Violations
22
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 790.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
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 FORT PAYNE, THE WW BD OF THE CITY OF
Is FORT PAYNE, THE WW BD OF THE CITY OF water safe to drink?
FORT PAYNE, THE WW BD OF THE CITY OF water receives a grade of B (67/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has FORT PAYNE, THE WW BD OF THE CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in FORT PAYNE, THE WW BD OF THE CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does FORT PAYNE, THE WW BD OF THE CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, FORT PAYNE, THE WW BD OF THE CITY OF has 22 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MR, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does FORT PAYNE, THE WW BD OF THE CITY OF serve?
FORT PAYNE, THE WW BD OF THE CITY OF serves approximately 25,107 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Fort Payne.
What type of water does FORT PAYNE, THE WW BD OF THE CITY OF provide?
FORT PAYNE, THE WW BD OF THE CITY 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 AL0000509.
How does FORT PAYNE, THE WW BD OF THE CITY OF compare to other utilities in Alabama?
FORT PAYNE, THE WW BD OF THE CITY OF scores 67/100 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.