A88/100
GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 36,798 people · Alabama
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
AL0000038
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 560.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2004.
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 GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF
Is GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF water safe to drink?
GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF water receives a grade of A (88/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF detected?
66 contaminants were tested in GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2004. Violation types include MCL, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF serve?
GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF serves approximately 36,798 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Gulf Shores.
What type of water does GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF provide?
GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AL0000038.
How does GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF compare to other utilities in Alabama?
GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF scores 88/100 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.