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LAFAYETTE WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 4,047 people · Alabama

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
AL0000178
Violations
53

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

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 16, 2023 – May 14, 2023Rule: 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 16, 2023 – May 14, 2023Rule: 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 17, 2022 – February 19, 2023Rule: 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 17, 2022 – February 19, 2023Rule: 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 18, 2022 – November 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 18, 2022 – November 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: May 12, 2022 – August 14, 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: May 12, 2022 – August 14, 2022Rule: 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 LAFAYETTE WATER WORKS

Is LAFAYETTE WATER WORKS water safe to drink?

LAFAYETTE WATER WORKS water receives a grade of D (24/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 53 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has LAFAYETTE WATER WORKS detected?

51 contaminants were tested in LAFAYETTE WATER WORKS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does LAFAYETTE WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?

Yes, LAFAYETTE WATER WORKS has 53 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, MCL, TT. 5 are health-based violations.

How many people does LAFAYETTE WATER WORKS serve?

LAFAYETTE WATER WORKS serves approximately 4,047 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Lafayette.

What type of water does LAFAYETTE WATER WORKS provide?

LAFAYETTE WATER WORKS sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is AL0000178.

How does LAFAYETTE WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in Alabama?

LAFAYETTE WATER WORKS scores 24/100 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.

Cities Served

Lafayette