A90/100
POARCH CREEK UTILITIES - WEST — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,961 people · Alabama
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
040000002
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 2.40 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2004.
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 POARCH CREEK UTILITIES - WEST
Is POARCH CREEK UTILITIES - WEST water safe to drink?
POARCH CREEK UTILITIES - WEST water receives a grade of A (90/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 32 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has POARCH CREEK UTILITIES - WEST detected?
32 contaminants were tested in POARCH CREEK UTILITIES - WEST's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does POARCH CREEK UTILITIES - WEST have any EPA violations?
Yes, POARCH CREEK UTILITIES - WEST has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2004. Violation types include MR.
How many people does POARCH CREEK UTILITIES - WEST serve?
POARCH CREEK UTILITIES - WEST serves approximately 5,961 people, Alabama.
What type of water does POARCH CREEK UTILITIES - WEST provide?
POARCH CREEK UTILITIES - WEST sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is 040000002.
How does POARCH CREEK UTILITIES - WEST compare to other utilities in Alabama?
POARCH CREEK UTILITIES - WEST scores 90/100 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.