B63/100
PELL CITY, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 17,586 people · Alabama
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
AL0001204
Violations
22
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
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 PELL CITY, CITY OF
Is PELL CITY, CITY OF water safe to drink?
PELL CITY, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (63/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has PELL CITY, CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in PELL CITY, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PELL CITY, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, PELL CITY, CITY OF has 22 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MR, MCL. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does PELL CITY, CITY OF serve?
PELL CITY, CITY OF serves approximately 17,586 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Pell City.
What type of water does PELL CITY, CITY OF provide?
PELL CITY, CITY OF 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 AL0001204.
How does PELL CITY, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Alabama?
PELL CITY, CITY OF scores 63/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Alabama state page for a full comparison of water systems.