Public water system · AL0001771
ActiveNorth Clarke Water Authority
At a glance
North Clarke Water Authority (PWSID AL0001771) is an active community water system in Clarke County, Alabama. It reports serving 984 people through 328 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased groundwater, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 8 are health-based, and the most recent began in April 2022.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
984
Service connections
328
Primary source
GWP
Purchased groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does North Clarke Water Authority compare with other water systems in Clarke County?
By EPA's size categories, North Clarke Water Authority is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). Clarke County has 8 active public water systems. Its population served is well below the county average of 4,451 people per system, and accounts for 2.8% of the 35,610 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 North Clarke Water Authority 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 North Clarke Water Authority?
EPA lists North Clarke Water Authority 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. 7 of the 8 active systems in Clarke County (88%) are also owned by a local government.
Does North Clarke Water Authority have drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 8 are health-based, and the most recent began in April 2022. The violations listed here began between October 2009 and April 2022. By type: 8 contaminant level above the legal limit, 2 monitoring and reporting, 1 monitoring and 1 public notice, recordkeeping or other. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) (9 of them). EPA lists 12 as resolved. Resolved means at least one resolving action is on record: the system returned to compliance, the rule no longer applies, or no further action was needed.
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2020-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2020-05-11 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2020-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2019-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2010-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2010-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2009-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
The 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
North Clarke Water Authority: frequently asked questions
Who runs North Clarke Water Authority?
North Clarke Water Authority (PWSID AL0001771) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the AL state drinking water program.
How many people does North Clarke Water Authority serve?
North Clarke Water Authority reports serving 984 people through 328 service connections in Clarke County, Alabama.
Where does North Clarke Water Authority 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 North Clarke Water Authority have any drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 8 are health-based, and the most recent began in April 2022. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found.
Is North Clarke Water Authority'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. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 8 are health-based, and the most recent began in April 2022. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the AL state drinking water program.
Where can I find North Clarke Water Authority's water quality report?
As a community water system, North Clarke Water Authority 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 Clarke County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Water Works & Sewer Board | Clarke | 11,715 | Community | Surface water |
| Thomasville Water Works & Sewer Board | Clarke | 6,897 | Community | Surface water |
| Grove Hill Water Works | Clarke | 5,280 | Community | Groundwater |
| Old Line Water System | Clarke | 5,145 | Community | Groundwater |
| Coffeeville Utiliies Board | Clarke | 2,730 | Community | Groundwater |
| Mid-Central Water Authority | Clarke | 2,325 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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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, “North Clarke Water Authority, PWSID AL0001771, Alabama”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/alabama/north-clarke-water-authority-al0001771 (data as of October 1, 2026).