Water Quality: Clayton, AL
1 water system • 2,064 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Clayton is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 2,064 people, and has 9 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Clayton's violation count is 77% below the national average for Alabama. Contaminants associated with violations include Mercury.
Contaminants Found
Damages kidneys and the central nervous system; causes developmental harm to fetuses and infants.
Common source: Natural deposits, industrial discharges, landfill runoff
EPA limit: 0.002 mg/L (2 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Clayton
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAYTON WATER WORKS & SEWER | AL0000082 | Groundwater | 2,064 | 9 |
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.