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BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY

PWS ID: AL0001507 · GREENVILLE, Alabama 36037

BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY serves 14,052 people in GREENVILLE, Alabama using Groundwater water sources. It has 89 recorded EPA violations, including 48 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (1 compound found).

Water Quality Snapshot: BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY

BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 14,052 residents in GREENVILLE, Alabama (Butler County) through 4,684 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 89 total violations for this system , of which 48 (54%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 38 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2024.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is TTHM, recorded in 32 violations (MCL, health-based). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 30.2 ppt. PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

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. BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY's 89 violations sit above 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.

PFAS Detected

1 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
14,052
Total Violations
89
Health-Based Violations
48
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
4,684
County
Butler
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
48
Monitoring Violations
38
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
TTHM MCL 32 2019
Coliform (TCR) MCL 16 2014
Coliform (TCR) MR 8 2001
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 4 2024
Endrin MR 2 2023
BHC-GAMMA MR 2 2023
Methoxychlor MR 2 2023
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MR 2 2023
Simazine MR 2 2023
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 2 2023
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MR 2 2023
LASSO MR 2 2023
HEXACHLOROBENZENE MR 2 2023
Benzo(a)pyrene MR 2 2023
Atrazine MR 2 2023
Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 2 2024
Heptachlor epoxide MR 2 2023
Heptachlor MR 2 2023

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 5 of 360 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFTA 8/2/2023 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/2/2023 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/2/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/2/2023 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/8/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 6/8/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 6/8/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 6/8/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 6/8/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 6/8/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/8/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 6/8/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 6/8/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 6/8/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 6/8/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 6/8/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 6/8/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 6/8/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 6/8/2023 27.0000 µg/L 9 µg/L Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/8/2023 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 6/8/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 6/8/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 6/8/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 6/8/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 6/8/2023 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 6/8/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 6/8/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 6/8/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 6/8/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 6/8/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 6/8/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/8/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 6/8/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/8/2023 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 6/8/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/8/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/8/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 6/8/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 6/8/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 6/8/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 6/8/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 6/8/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 6/8/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/8/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 6/8/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 6/8/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 6/8/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 6/8/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/8/2023 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 6/8/2023 <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 BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY.

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 AL0001507 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
2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 4 SDWIS / AL0001507 / 8000
2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 2 SDWIS / AL0001507 / 8000
2023 Endrin MR 2 SDWIS / AL0001507 / 2005
2023 BHC-GAMMA MR 2 SDWIS / AL0001507 / 2010
2023 Methoxychlor MR 2 SDWIS / AL0001507 / 2015
2023 Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MR 2 SDWIS / AL0001507 / 2035
2023 Simazine MR 2 SDWIS / AL0001507 / 2037
2023 Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 2 SDWIS / AL0001507 / 2039
2023 Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MR 2 SDWIS / AL0001507 / 2042
2023 LASSO MR 2 SDWIS / AL0001507 / 2051
2023 HEXACHLOROBENZENE MR 2 SDWIS / AL0001507 / 2274
2023 Benzo(a)pyrene MR 2 SDWIS / AL0001507 / 2306
2023 Atrazine MR 2 SDWIS / AL0001507 / 2050
2023 Heptachlor epoxide MR 2 SDWIS / AL0001507 / 2067
2023 Heptachlor MR 2 SDWIS / AL0001507 / 2065

How BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY Compares

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

Metric BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY Alabama avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 89 72 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 48 6.7 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 1 compound 51.3% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 14,052 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 BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY water safe to drink? ▼
BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY (PWS ID: AL0001507) has 89 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 14,052 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY serve? ▼
BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY serves 14,052 people in GREENVILLE, Alabama. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 4,684 service connections.
What type of violations does BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY have? ▼
BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY has 89 total violations: 48 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 38 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY's water supply: lithium. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY use? ▼
BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY 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.

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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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