Public water system · AL0001802
ActiveForward Operating Base
At a glance
Forward Operating Base (PWSID AL0001802) is an active transient non-community water system in Dale County, Alabama. It reports serving 25 people through 1 service connection. Its primary water source is groundwater, and EPA lists it as owned by the federal government. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
25
Service connections
1
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
TNCWS
Transient non-community water system
System record
How does Forward Operating Base compare with other water systems in Dale County?
By EPA's size categories, Forward Operating Base is a very small system (500 people or fewer). Dale County has 15 active public water systems. Its population served is well below the county average of 4,619 people per system, and accounts for less than 0.1% of the 69,284 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Alabama, the 576 active systems average 11,028 people each. Nationally, the average active transient non-community water system reports serving 144 people, so Forward Operating Base is well below that figure.
What does “transient non-community water system” mean?
A transient non-community water system serves places where people do not stay long, such as gas stations and campgrounds, and regularly serves at least 25 people a day for at least 60 days a year. Alabama has 45 active transient non-community water systems, 7.8% of the state's 576 active systems. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. 302 Alabama systems (52%) list groundwater as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Forward Operating Base?
EPA lists Forward Operating Base as owned by the federal government. The AL state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 5 of the 15 active systems in Dale County (33%) are also owned by the federal government.
Does Forward Operating Base have drinking water violations?
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for Forward Operating Base. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Forward Operating Base: frequently asked questions
Who runs Forward Operating Base?
Forward Operating Base (PWSID AL0001802) is a transient non-community water system owned by the federal government. It is regulated by the AL state drinking water program.
How many people does Forward Operating Base serve?
Forward Operating Base reports serving 25 people through 1 service connection in Dale County, Alabama.
Where does Forward Operating Base get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers.
Does Forward Operating Base have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Forward Operating Base's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system. For current results, consult EPA ECHO, or the AL state drinking water program.
Where can I find Forward Operating Base's water quality report?
The annual Consumer Confidence Report requirement applies to community water systems. Forward Operating Base is a transient non-community water system, so it is not required to publish one; like every public water system, it must notify the people it serves about violations under EPA's public notification rules.
Other water systems in Dale County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Utilities Board | Dale | 19,965 | Community | Groundwater |
| Fort Rucker -American Water Enterprises | Dale | 16,774 | Community | Groundwater |
| Daleville, the Wwsb of the City of | Dale | 10,014 | Community | Groundwater |
| Dale County Water Authority | Dale | 7,779 | Community | Groundwater |
| Level Plains, Town of | Dale | 3,819 | Community | Groundwater |
| Midland City Water Department | Dale | 3,300 | Community | Groundwater |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Forward Operating Base, PWSID AL0001802, Alabama”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/alabama/forward-operating-base-al0001802 (data as of October 1, 2026).