B65/100
SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 40,101 people · Alabama
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
AL0001671
Violations
5
Contaminant Test Results
4 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.024 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.022 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 560.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2006.
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 SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES
Is SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES water safe to drink?
SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES water receives a grade of B (65/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, 2 exceed EPA legal limits. 4 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES detected?
69 contaminants were tested in SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS, Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES have any EPA violations?
Yes, SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES has 5 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2006. Violation types include MCL, MR. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES serve?
SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES serves approximately 40,101 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Columbiana.
What type of water does SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES provide?
SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES 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 AL0001671.
How does SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES compare to other utilities in Alabama?
SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES scores 65/100 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.