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Community Water System · PWS AL0000295

Elba (Ww&eb of the City Of)

Elba, Alabama 36323 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 5,361 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

5,361
People served
115
EPA violations
16
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 115 drinking-water violations at Elba (Ww&eb of the City Of), 14% of them health-based - above the Alabama per-system average.

115
Total EPA violations on record
14%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
5,361
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Elba (Ww&eb of the City Of)

Elba (Ww&eb of the City Of) is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 5,361 residents in Elba, Alabama (Coffee County) through 1,851 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 115 total violations for this system , of which 16 (14%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 92 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2023.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Carbon tetrachloride, recorded in 16 violations (MCL, health-based). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

Across Alabama, EPA tracks 562 public water systems serving 6,193,356 people, with 40,486 cumulative violations and 3,786 health-based violations on record. About 99% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 72 violations. Statewide, 157 of 306 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (51.3%).

Elba (Ww&eb of the City Of)'s 115 violations sit above the Alabama average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
5,361
Total Violations
115
Health-Based Violations
16
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
1,851
County
Coffee
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
16
Monitoring Violations
92
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Carbon tetrachloride MCL 16 2023
Public Notice Other 5 2023
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 4 2022
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 4 2022
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 4 2016
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 4 2022
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 4 2022
Vinyl chloride MR 4 2022
Carbon tetrachloride MR 4 2022
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 4 2022
Trichloroethylene MR 4 2022
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 4 2022
Benzene MR 4 2022
Ethylbenzene MR 4 2022
Styrene MR 4 2022
Xylenes, Total MR 4 2022
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 4 2022
Toluene MR 4 2022
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 4 2022
Tetrachloroethylene MR 4 2022
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 4 2022
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 4 2022
CHLOROBENZENE MR 4 2022
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 4 2022
Lead and Copper Rule MR 3 2023
Coliform (TCR) MR 1 1998

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 232 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
NFDHA 5/5/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 5/5/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 5/5/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 5/5/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 5/5/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 5/5/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 5/5/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 5/5/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 5/5/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 5/5/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 5/5/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 5/5/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 5/5/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 5/5/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 5/5/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 5/5/2025 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 5/5/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 5/5/2025 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 5/5/2025 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 5/5/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 5/5/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 5/5/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 5/5/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 5/5/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 5/5/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 5/5/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 5/5/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 5/5/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 5/5/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 5/5/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 5/5/2025 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 5/5/2025 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 5/5/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 5/5/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 5/5/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 5/5/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 5/5/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 5/5/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 5/5/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 5/5/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 5/5/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 5/5/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 5/5/2025 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 5/5/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 5/5/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 5/5/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 5/5/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 5/5/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 5/5/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 5/5/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Elba (Ww&eb of the City Of).

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID AL0000295 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Alabama Drinking Water Authority

Alabama's primacy agency administers the Safe Drinking Water Act locally. Search EPA SDWIS for the current state contact, or use the state's public health or environment department portal.

Find AL regulator via EPA SDWIS

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2023 Carbon tetrachloride MCL 16 SDWIS / AL0000295 / 2982
2023 Public Notice Other 5 SDWIS / AL0000295 / 7500
2023 Lead and Copper Rule MR 3 SDWIS / AL0000295 / 5000
2022 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 4 SDWIS / AL0000295 / 2378
2022 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 4 SDWIS / AL0000295 / 2380
2022 o-Dichlorobenzene MR 4 SDWIS / AL0000295 / 2968
2022 p-Dichlorobenzene MR 4 SDWIS / AL0000295 / 2969
2022 Vinyl chloride MR 4 SDWIS / AL0000295 / 2976
2022 Carbon tetrachloride MR 4 SDWIS / AL0000295 / 2982
2022 1,2-Dichloropropane MR 4 SDWIS / AL0000295 / 2983
2022 Trichloroethylene MR 4 SDWIS / AL0000295 / 2984
2022 1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 4 SDWIS / AL0000295 / 2985
2022 Benzene MR 4 SDWIS / AL0000295 / 2990
2022 Ethylbenzene MR 4 SDWIS / AL0000295 / 2992
2022 Styrene MR 4 SDWIS / AL0000295 / 2996

How Elba (Ww&eb of the City Of) Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Elba (Ww&eb of the City Of) Alabama avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 115 72 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 16 6.7 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 51.3% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 5,361 11,020 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 562 regulated public water systems in Alabama.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elba (Ww&eb of the City Of) water safe to drink?
Elba (Ww&eb of the City Of) (PWS ID: AL0000295) has 115 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 5,361 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Elba (Ww&eb of the City Of) serve?
Elba (Ww&eb of the City Of) serves 5,361 people in Elba, Alabama. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 1,851 service connections.
What type of violations does Elba (Ww&eb of the City Of) have?
Elba (Ww&eb of the City Of) has 115 total violations: 16 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 92 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Elba (Ww&eb of the City Of) water?
No. Elba (Ww&eb of the City Of) was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Elba (Ww&eb of the City Of) use?
Elba (Ww&eb of the City Of) uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.