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GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 8,157 people · Alabama

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
AL0000237
Violations
14

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.004 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

11

Violations (last 5yr)

8

Unresolved

7

Health-Related

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 2 Assessment

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: February 26, 2025 – May 21, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to conduct Level 2 Assessment

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: March 6, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 6, 2024 – February 23, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

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, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF

Is GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF water safe to drink?

GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF water receives a grade of C (51/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 14 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF detected?

31 contaminants were tested in GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF has 14 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MCL, MR, Other. 8 are health-based violations.

How many people does GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF serve?

GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF serves approximately 8,157 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Gilbertown.

What type of water does GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF provide?

GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AL0000237.

How does GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF compare to other utilities in Alabama?

GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF scores 51/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Alabama state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

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