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TALLADEGA WATER AND SEWER BOARD, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 20,250 people · Alabama

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
AL0001260
Violations
37

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

6

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: July 1, 2025 – September 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: July 1, 2025 – September 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: July 1, 2025 – September 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: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Verify 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: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Verify 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: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Verify 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: October 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 TALLADEGA WATER AND SEWER BOARD, CITY OF

Is TALLADEGA WATER AND SEWER BOARD, CITY OF water safe to drink?

TALLADEGA WATER AND SEWER BOARD, CITY OF water receives a grade of C (44/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 37 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has TALLADEGA WATER AND SEWER BOARD, CITY OF detected?

69 contaminants were tested in TALLADEGA WATER AND SEWER BOARD, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does TALLADEGA WATER AND SEWER BOARD, CITY OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, TALLADEGA WATER AND SEWER BOARD, CITY OF has 37 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 TALLADEGA WATER AND SEWER BOARD, CITY OF serve?

TALLADEGA WATER AND SEWER BOARD, CITY OF serves approximately 20,250 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Talladega.

What type of water does TALLADEGA WATER AND SEWER BOARD, CITY OF provide?

TALLADEGA WATER AND SEWER BOARD, CITY OF 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 AL0001260.

How does TALLADEGA WATER AND SEWER BOARD, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Alabama?

TALLADEGA WATER AND SEWER BOARD, CITY OF scores 44/100 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

Talladega