D35/100
STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,101 people · Alabama
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
AL0000732
Violations
43
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.006 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
2
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: January 5, 2025 – February 7, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
Reporting violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: 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 STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
Is STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF water safe to drink?
STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF water receives a grade of D (35/100), which is considered poor. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 43 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF detected?
31 contaminants were tested in STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF has 43 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, RPT, TT. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF serve?
STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF serves approximately 4,101 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Stevenson.
What type of water does STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF provide?
STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AL0000732.
How does STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF compare to other utilities in Alabama?
STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF scores 35/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Alabama state page for a full comparison of water systems.