Water Quality: Gadsden, AL
5 water systems • 56,559 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Gadsden is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 56,559 people, and has 99 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. Gadsden's violation count is 154% above the national average for Alabama.
Water Systems Serving Gadsden
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OF | AL0000577 | Surface Water | 44,637 | 63 |
| NORTHEAST ETOWAH COUNTY WATER CO-OP | AL0000587 | Surface Water | 4,275 | 2 |
| HIGHLAND WATER AUTHORITY | AL0000580 | Surface Water | 3,963 | 32 |
| WHORTON BEND WATER AUTHORITY | AL0000573 | Surface Water | 2,610 | 0 |
| TILLISON BEND WATER AUTHORITY | AL0000583 | Groundwater | 1,074 | 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.