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BERRY, TOWN OF

PWS ID: AL0000596 · BERRY, Alabama 35546

BERRY, TOWN OF serves 4,887 people in BERRY, Alabama using Surface Water water sources. It has 62 recorded EPA violations, including 11 health-based violations. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing.

Water Quality Snapshot: BERRY, TOWN OF

BERRY, TOWN OF is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 4,887 residents in BERRY, Alabama (Fayette County) through 1,629 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 62 total violations for this system , of which 11 (18%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 29 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 Coliform (TCR), recorded in 18 violations (MR). 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. BERRY, TOWN OF's 62 violations sit below the Alabama average. Statewide, 157 of 306 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (51.3%). 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
4,887
Total Violations
62
Health-Based Violations
11
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
1,629
County
Fayette
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
3
Monitoring Violations
29
Treatment Tech Violations
8

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MR 18 1997
Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 8 1992
CARBON, TOTAL MR 3 2023
TTHM MCL 3 1992
Cadmium MR 1 1991
Mercury MR 1 1991
Arsenic MR 1 1991
Fluoride MR 1 1991
Barium MR 1 1991
Nitrate MR 1 1991
Selenium MR 1 1991
Chromium MR 1 1991

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 120 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
NFDHA 9/11/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/11/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 9/11/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 9/11/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 9/11/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 9/11/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 9/11/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 9/11/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 9/11/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 9/11/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 9/11/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 9/11/2024 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/11/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 9/11/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 9/11/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 9/11/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 9/11/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 9/11/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 9/11/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/11/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/11/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/11/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 9/11/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/11/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 9/11/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 9/11/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 6/5/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 6/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/5/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/5/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 6/5/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 6/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 6/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 6/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 6/5/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 6/5/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 6/5/2024 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 6/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 6/5/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/5/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 6/5/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/5/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 6/5/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 6/5/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 6/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 6/5/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 6/5/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 6/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 6/5/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/5/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 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 BERRY, TOWN 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 AL0000596 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, TOTAL MR 3 SDWIS / AL0000596 / 2920
1997 Coliform (TCR) MR 18 SDWIS / AL0000596 / 3100
1992 Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 8 SDWIS / AL0000596 / 0200
1992 TTHM MCL 3 SDWIS / AL0000596 / 2950
1991 Cadmium MR 1 SDWIS / AL0000596 / 1015
1991 Mercury MR 1 SDWIS / AL0000596 / 1035
1991 Arsenic MR 1 SDWIS / AL0000596 / 1005
1991 Fluoride MR 1 SDWIS / AL0000596 / 1025
1991 Barium MR 1 SDWIS / AL0000596 / 1010
1991 Nitrate MR 1 SDWIS / AL0000596 / 1040
1991 Selenium MR 1 SDWIS / AL0000596 / 1045
1991 Chromium MR 1 SDWIS / AL0000596 / 1020

How BERRY, TOWN OF Compares

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

Metric BERRY, TOWN OF Alabama avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 62 72 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 11 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 4,887 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
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BERRY, TOWN OF water safe to drink? ▼
BERRY, TOWN OF (PWS ID: AL0000596) has 62 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 4,887 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does BERRY, TOWN OF serve? ▼
BERRY, TOWN OF serves 4,887 people in BERRY, Alabama. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 1,629 service connections.
What type of violations does BERRY, TOWN OF have? ▼
BERRY, TOWN OF has 62 total violations: 11 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 29 monitoring/reporting violations, and 8 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in BERRY, TOWN OF water? ▼
No. BERRY, TOWN OF was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does BERRY, TOWN OF use? ▼
BERRY, TOWN OF uses Surface Water 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.

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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.

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