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GRAND BAY WATER WORKS BOARD — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 11,100 people · Alabama

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
AL0000983
Violations
16

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOA
0.030 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
PFOS
0.023 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

14

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

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 11, 2023 – October 3, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 11, 2023 – October 3, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 11, 2023 – October 3, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 11, 2023 – October 3, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 11, 2023 – October 3, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 11, 2023 – October 3, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 11, 2023 – October 3, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 11, 2023 – October 3, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 11, 2023 – October 3, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 11, 2023 – October 3, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 11, 2023 – October 3, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 11, 2023 – October 3, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 11, 2023 – October 3, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 11, 2023 – October 3, 2023Enforcement: 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 GRAND BAY WATER WORKS BOARD

Is GRAND BAY WATER WORKS BOARD water safe to drink?

GRAND BAY WATER WORKS BOARD water receives a grade of B (68/100), which is considered good. Out of 31 contaminants tested, 2 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has GRAND BAY WATER WORKS BOARD detected?

31 contaminants were tested in GRAND BAY WATER WORKS BOARD's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does GRAND BAY WATER WORKS BOARD have any EPA violations?

Yes, GRAND BAY WATER WORKS BOARD has 16 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR.

How many people does GRAND BAY WATER WORKS BOARD serve?

GRAND BAY WATER WORKS BOARD serves approximately 11,100 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Grand Bay.

What type of water does GRAND BAY WATER WORKS BOARD provide?

GRAND BAY WATER WORKS BOARD sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AL0000983.

How does GRAND BAY WATER WORKS BOARD compare to other utilities in Alabama?

GRAND BAY WATER WORKS BOARD scores 68/100 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.

Cities Served

Grand Bay