A88/100
WHORTON BEND WATER AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,610 people · Alabama
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
AL0000573
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2007.
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 WHORTON BEND WATER AUTHORITY
Is WHORTON BEND WATER AUTHORITY water safe to drink?
WHORTON BEND WATER AUTHORITY water receives a grade of A (88/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has WHORTON BEND WATER AUTHORITY detected?
1 contaminants were tested in WHORTON BEND WATER AUTHORITY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does WHORTON BEND WATER AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, WHORTON BEND WATER AUTHORITY has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2007. Violation types include MCL, MR. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does WHORTON BEND WATER AUTHORITY serve?
WHORTON BEND WATER AUTHORITY serves approximately 2,610 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Gadsden.
What type of water does WHORTON BEND WATER AUTHORITY provide?
WHORTON BEND WATER 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 AL0000573.
How does WHORTON BEND WATER AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in Alabama?
WHORTON BEND WATER AUTHORITY scores 88/100 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.