Public water system · AL0001361
ActiveHobson Water System
At a glance
Hobson Water System (PWSID AL0001361) is an active community water system in Washington County, Alabama. It reports serving 663 people through 221 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased groundwater, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
663
Service connections
221
Primary source
GWP
Purchased groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Hobson Water System compare with other water systems in Washington County?
By EPA's size categories, Hobson Water System is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). Washington County has 13 active public water systems. Its population served is about 56% below the county average of 1,496 people per system, and accounts for 3.4% of the 19,444 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Alabama, the 576 active systems average 11,028 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Hobson Water System is well below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
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. Alabama has 505 active community water systems, 88% of the state's 576 active systems. Purchased groundwater means the system buys groundwater from another public water system rather than drawing its own. 37 Alabama systems (6.4%) list purchased groundwater as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Hobson Water System?
EPA lists Hobson Water System as owned by a local 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. 11 of the 13 active systems in Washington County (85%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Hobson Water System 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 Hobson Water System. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Hobson Water System: frequently asked questions
Who runs Hobson Water System?
Hobson Water System (PWSID AL0001361) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the AL state drinking water program.
How many people does Hobson Water System serve?
Hobson Water System reports serving 663 people through 221 service connections in Washington County, Alabama.
Where does Hobson Water System get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased groundwater. Purchased groundwater means the system buys groundwater from another public water system rather than drawing its own.
Does Hobson Water System have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Hobson Water System'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 the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the AL state drinking water program.
Where can I find Hobson Water System's water quality report?
As a community water system, Hobson Water System must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Washington County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcintosh Water & Fire Pro Authority | Washington | 3,060 | Community | Groundwater |
| Washington County Water Authority | Washington | 2,445 | Community | Groundwater |
| Millry Water Works | Washington | 2,217 | Community | Groundwater |
| Chatom, the Utilities Board of the Town | Washington | 2,037 | Community | Groundwater |
| Fruitdale Water System | Washington | 1,809 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Leroy Water Authority | Washington | 1,710 | 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, “Hobson Water System, PWSID AL0001361, Alabama”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/alabama/hobson-water-system-al0001361 (data as of October 1, 2026).