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GOODWATER WTR WORKS & SEWER BD, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,550 people · Alabama

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
AL0000351
Violations
47

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
< 0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

11

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Reporting violation

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

When: October 17, 2024 – November 6, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: February 20, 2022 – May 15, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: February 20, 2022 – May 15, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: January 1, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: November 13, 2021 – February 20, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: November 13, 2021 – February 20, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: August 16, 2021 – November 14, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: August 16, 2021 – November 14, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: May 11, 2021 – August 15, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: May 11, 2021 – August 15, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 GOODWATER WTR WORKS & SEWER BD, CITY OF

Is GOODWATER WTR WORKS & SEWER BD, CITY OF water safe to drink?

GOODWATER WTR WORKS & SEWER BD, CITY OF water receives a grade of D (38/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 47 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has GOODWATER WTR WORKS & SEWER BD, CITY OF detected?

1 contaminants were tested in GOODWATER WTR WORKS & SEWER BD, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does GOODWATER WTR WORKS & SEWER BD, CITY OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, GOODWATER WTR WORKS & SEWER BD, CITY OF has 47 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, MR. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does GOODWATER WTR WORKS & SEWER BD, CITY OF serve?

GOODWATER WTR WORKS & SEWER BD, CITY OF serves approximately 2,550 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Goodwater.

What type of water does GOODWATER WTR WORKS & SEWER BD, CITY OF provide?

GOODWATER WTR WORKS & SEWER BD, CITY OF sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is AL0000351.

How does GOODWATER WTR WORKS & SEWER BD, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Alabama?

GOODWATER WTR WORKS & SEWER BD, CITY OF scores 38/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Alabama state page for a full comparison of water systems.

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