A98/100
LOWNDES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,675 people · Alabama
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
AL0001512
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2006.
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 LOWNDES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
Is LOWNDES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
LOWNDES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of A (98/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 51 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has LOWNDES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM detected?
51 contaminants were tested in LOWNDES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does LOWNDES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, LOWNDES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2006. Violation types include MR.
How many people does LOWNDES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serve?
LOWNDES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 3,675 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Hayneville.
What type of water does LOWNDES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM provide?
LOWNDES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AL0001512.
How does LOWNDES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Alabama?
LOWNDES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM scores 98/100 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.