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SELMA, THE WW AND SB OF THE CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 21,834 people · Alabama

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
AL0000490
Violations
25

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

5

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Verify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Verify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 SELMA, THE WW AND SB OF THE CITY OF

Is SELMA, THE WW AND SB OF THE CITY OF water safe to drink?

SELMA, THE WW AND SB OF THE CITY OF water receives a grade of C (56/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 25 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has SELMA, THE WW AND SB OF THE CITY OF detected?

66 contaminants were tested in SELMA, THE WW AND SB OF THE CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does SELMA, THE WW AND SB OF THE CITY OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, SELMA, THE WW AND SB OF THE CITY OF has 25 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, MCL. 4 are health-based violations.

How many people does SELMA, THE WW AND SB OF THE CITY OF serve?

SELMA, THE WW AND SB OF THE CITY OF serves approximately 21,834 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Selma.

What type of water does SELMA, THE WW AND SB OF THE CITY OF provide?

SELMA, THE WW AND SB OF THE CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AL0000490.

How does SELMA, THE WW AND SB OF THE CITY OF compare to other utilities in Alabama?

SELMA, THE WW AND SB OF THE CITY OF scores 56/100 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.

Cities Served

Selma