Water Quality: Bessemer, AL
4 water systems • 125,417 people served
Multiple Health Violations35
Total Violations
5
Health-Based Violations
4
Water Systems
125,417
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Bessemer has 5 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Stage 2 DBP, TTHM. In total, 35 violations are on record for 4 water systems serving 125,417 people.
Contaminants Found
Stage 2 DBP
TTHM
Water Systems Serving Bessemer
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BESSEMER WATER SERVICE | AL0000737 | Surface Water | 86,091 | 9 |
| WARRIOR RIVER WATER AUTHORITY | AL0000763 | Surface Water | 38,700 | 13 |
| WATER WORKS, INC. | AL0001229 | Groundwater | 594 | 11 |
| GOVERNMENTAL UTILITY SERVICE CORPORATION | AL0001782 | Surface Water | 32 | 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.
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.