Public water system · AL0000737
ActiveBessemer Water Service
Community water system in Jefferson County, Alabama, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
86,091
Service connections
28,699
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-17 | 4G | 5200 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-01-01 | 66 | 5000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2022-07-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-07-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2012-01-01 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1994-01-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1991-05-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
Bessemer Water Service: frequently asked questions
Is Bessemer Water Service's water safe to drink?
Bessemer Water Service is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the AL state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Bessemer Water Service?
Bessemer Water Service (PWSID AL0000737) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the AL state drinking water program.
How many people does Bessemer Water Service serve?
Bessemer Water Service reports serving 86,091 people through 28,699 service connections in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Where does Bessemer Water Service get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Jefferson County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Water Company | Jefferson | 764,769 | Community | Surface water |
| Central Alabama Water System | Jefferson | 585,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Arvada City of | Jefferson | 171,610 | Community | Surface water |
| City of Beaumont Water Utility Dept | Jefferson | 115,282 | Community | Surface water |
| Consolidated Mutual Maple Grove | Jefferson | 81,400 | Community | Surface water |
| City of Port Arthur | Jefferson | 56,039 | Community | Surface water |