D31/100
OPELIKA, WW BD. OF THE CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 45,621 people · Alabama
Water Source
Surface Water
County
—
System ID
AL0000816
Violations
19
Contaminant Test Results
4 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.011 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 590.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | < 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2018.
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 OPELIKA, WW BD. OF THE CITY OF
Is OPELIKA, WW BD. OF THE CITY OF water safe to drink?
OPELIKA, WW BD. OF THE CITY OF water receives a grade of D (31/100), which is considered poor. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 19 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has OPELIKA, WW BD. OF THE CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in OPELIKA, WW BD. OF THE CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS, Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does OPELIKA, WW BD. OF THE CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, OPELIKA, WW BD. OF THE CITY OF has 19 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MCL, MR. 7 are health-based violations.
How many people does OPELIKA, WW BD. OF THE CITY OF serve?
OPELIKA, WW BD. OF THE CITY OF serves approximately 45,621 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Opelika.
What type of water does OPELIKA, WW BD. OF THE CITY OF provide?
OPELIKA, WW BD. OF THE CITY OF 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 AL0000816.
How does OPELIKA, WW BD. OF THE CITY OF compare to other utilities in Alabama?
OPELIKA, WW BD. OF THE CITY OF scores 31/100 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.