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JACKSON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 7,800 people · Alabama

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
AL0001748
Violations
14

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

9

Violations (last 5yr)

7

Unresolved

5

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: March 5, 2025 – March 19, 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 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: December 7, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: October 21, 2024 – November 13, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Reporting violation

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

When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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

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 JACKSON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY

Is JACKSON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY water safe to drink?

JACKSON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY water receives a grade of C (54/100), 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 JACKSON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY detected?

31 contaminants were tested in JACKSON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does JACKSON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?

Yes, JACKSON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY 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 JACKSON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY serve?

JACKSON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY serves approximately 7,800 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Scottsboro.

What type of water does JACKSON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY provide?

JACKSON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY 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 AL0001748.

How does JACKSON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in Alabama?

JACKSON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY scores 54/100 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

Scottsboro