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Central Alabama Water System

Community water system in Jefferson County, Alabama, drawing primarily on surface water.

Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.

Population served

585,000

Service connections

285,263

Primary source

SW

Surface water

System type

CWS

Community water system

System record

PWSIDAL0000738
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served585,000
Service connections285,263
Primary water sourceSurface water
Owner typeLocal government
Primacy agencyAL state drinking water program
City servedBirmingham
StateAlabama
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CountyJefferson County →

Violations & enforcement

Violations data landing soon.

EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for Central Alabama Water System are being ingested from EPA ECHO (updated quarterly) and will appear here. Until then, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.

Central Alabama Water System: frequently asked questions

Is Central Alabama Water System's water safe to drink?

Central Alabama Water System 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 Central Alabama Water System?

Central Alabama Water System (PWSID AL0000738) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the AL state drinking water program.

How many people does Central Alabama Water System serve?

Central Alabama Water System reports serving 585,000 people through 285,263 service connections in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Where does Central Alabama Water System get its water?

EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.

Other water systems in Jefferson County

Water systemCountyPopulation servedTypeSource
Louisville Water CompanyJefferson764,769CommunitySurface water
Arvada City ofJefferson171,610CommunitySurface water
City of Beaumont Water Utility DeptJefferson115,282CommunitySurface water
Bessemer Water ServiceJefferson86,091CommunityPurchased surface water
Consolidated Mutual Maple GroveJefferson81,400CommunitySurface water
City of Port ArthurJefferson56,039CommunitySurface water