C58/100
PENNINGTON, UTILITIES BOARD OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,080 people · Alabama
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
AL0000244
Violations
15
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2021.
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 PENNINGTON, UTILITIES BOARD OF
Is PENNINGTON, UTILITIES BOARD OF water safe to drink?
PENNINGTON, UTILITIES BOARD OF water receives a grade of C (58/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 15 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has PENNINGTON, UTILITIES BOARD OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in PENNINGTON, UTILITIES BOARD OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PENNINGTON, UTILITIES BOARD OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, PENNINGTON, UTILITIES BOARD OF has 15 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include MR, MCL. 6 are health-based violations.
How many people does PENNINGTON, UTILITIES BOARD OF serve?
PENNINGTON, UTILITIES BOARD OF serves approximately 1,080 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Pennington.
What type of water does PENNINGTON, UTILITIES BOARD OF provide?
PENNINGTON, UTILITIES BOARD OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AL0000244.
How does PENNINGTON, UTILITIES BOARD OF compare to other utilities in Alabama?
PENNINGTON, UTILITIES BOARD OF scores 58/100 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.