Henry County, Alabama — public water systems
At a glance
6 active public water systems are filed under Henry County, Alabama in EPA's SDWIS records, together reporting 23,046 people served. The largest is Henry County Water Authority, which reports serving 11,625 people. 5 are community water systems serving people where they live; the other 1 are non-community systems, such as schools, workplaces, campgrounds and gas stations with their own supply.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO, refreshed quarterly.
Active systems
6
Population served
23K
Community systems
5
Groundwater share
100%
How does Henry County compare with other Alabama counties?
Henry County has the 43rd-most active public water systems among the 77 counties listed for active Alabama systems in EPA records; among the 68 with 3 or more systems, the median has 7. Its systems report 23,046 people served in total, the 50th-largest county figure in the state and 0.4% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 3,841 people, about 65% below the Alabama average of 11,028. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.
Where does Henry County's drinking water come from?
By primary water source, Henry County's active systems draw on groundwater (6, 100%). Overall, all rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and none on surface water, compared with 60% and 40% across Alabama. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. The county's largest system, Henry County Water Authority, draws primarily on groundwater.
What kinds of water systems operate in Henry County?
Henry County's active systems break down as 5 community systems (83%) and 1 non-transient non-community systems (17%). A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. A non-transient non-community water system regularly serves at least 25 of the same people for more than six months a year, but not where they live. Schools, factories, office buildings and hospitals with their own supply are typical examples. EPA lists their owner types as local government (83%) and federal government (17%).
Water systems in Henry County
🔒 Create a free account to export CSV| # | Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry County Water Authority | Henry | 11,625 | Community | Groundwater |
| 2 | Headland Water Works | Henry | 6,003 | Community | Groundwater |
| 3 | Abbeville, Water Works & Sewer Board | Henry | 3,933 | Community | Groundwater |
| 4 | Newville Water System | Henry | 900 | Community | Groundwater |
| 5 | Wills Cross Roads Water System | Henry | 540 | Community | Groundwater |
| 6 | Ala. Warehouse/Lower Pool #2 | Henry | 45 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
Henry County water systems: frequently asked questions
How many public water systems are in Henry County, Alabama?
EPA's SDWIS records file 6 active public water systems under Henry County, Alabama: 5 community systems (83%) and 1 non-transient non-community systems (17%).
Who supplies drinking water in Henry County, AL?
The largest community water systems filed under Henry County are Henry County Water Authority (11,625 people served), Headland Water Works (6,003 people served) and Abbeville, Water Works & Sewer Board (3,933 people served). Which system serves a particular address depends on its service area, which EPA's SDWIS records do not include; a water bill or the local utility can confirm it.
Does Henry County's drinking water come from groundwater or surface water?
Of the 6 active public water systems in Henry County, all draw mainly on groundwater and none on surface water, counting purchased supplies. The largest system, Henry County Water Authority, uses groundwater.
Where can I find a water quality report for Henry County?
Each community water system must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1, covering the previous calendar year. 5 community systems are filed under Henry County, so the report to look for is the one from the system that supplies your address.
How can I check violations for a water system in Henry County?
Open the system's profile from the list on this page. Each profile shows the most recent Safe Drinking Water Act violations in EPA's records, with plain-English labels and whether each one is resolved. For current compliance status, EPA ECHO is the primary source.
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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, “Public water systems in Henry County, Alabama”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/alabama/henry (data as of October 1, 2026).