Water Quality: Athens, AL
2 water systems • 105,599 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Athens is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 105,599 people, and has 12 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. Athens's violation count is 69% below the national average for Alabama.
Water Systems Serving Athens
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIMESTONE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER AUTH. | AL0000833 | Surface Water | 65,003 | 10 |
| ATHENS, THE WATERWORKS BD OF THE CITY OF | AL0000824 | Surface Water | 40,596 | 2 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.