A87/100
WEST BARBOUR COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,395 people · Alabama
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
AL0000087
Violations
5
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: April 11, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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 WEST BARBOUR COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
Is WEST BARBOUR COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY water safe to drink?
WEST BARBOUR COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY water receives a grade of A (87/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has WEST BARBOUR COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY detected?
1 contaminants were tested in WEST BARBOUR COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does WEST BARBOUR COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, WEST BARBOUR COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY has 5 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include RPT, MON, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does WEST BARBOUR COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY serve?
WEST BARBOUR COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY serves approximately 1,395 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Clayton.
What type of water does WEST BARBOUR COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY provide?
WEST BARBOUR COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AL0000087.
How does WEST BARBOUR COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in Alabama?
WEST BARBOUR COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY scores 87/100 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.