B67/100
WEST ETOWAH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 6,900 people · Alabama
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
AL0000582
Violations
13
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: May 21, 2022 – May 26, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation
When: May 1, 2022 – May 31, 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 ETOWAH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY
Is WEST ETOWAH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY water safe to drink?
WEST ETOWAH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY water receives a grade of B (67/100), which is considered good. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has WEST ETOWAH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY detected?
31 contaminants were tested in WEST ETOWAH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does WEST ETOWAH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, WEST ETOWAH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does WEST ETOWAH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY serve?
WEST ETOWAH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY serves approximately 6,900 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Attalla.
What type of water does WEST ETOWAH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY provide?
WEST ETOWAH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is AL0000582.
How does WEST ETOWAH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in Alabama?
WEST ETOWAH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY scores 67/100 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.