Water Quality: Attalla, AL
4 water systems • 18,465 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Attalla is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 18,465 people, and has 31 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 3 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Attalla's violation count is 21% below the national average for Alabama. Contaminants associated with violations include E. coli.
Contaminants Found
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Water Systems Serving Attalla
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATTALLA WATER WORKS BOARD | AL0000572 | Surface Water | 8,403 | 3 |
| WEST ETOWAH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY | AL0000582 | Surface Water | 6,900 | 20 |
| BIG WILLS WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY | AL0001505 | Groundwater | 2,301 | 5 |
| REECE CITY (TOWN OF) | AL0000589 | Surface Water | 861 | 3 |
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.