Double Springs Water Quality

Alabama

Health Violations

The tap water in Double Springs, Alabama is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 6,075 people. 21 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2950 in 2020. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

1
Water Systems
6,075
Population Served
21
Total Violations
21
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Double Springs, Alabama is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 6,075 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Double Springs shows 21 total violations across all 1 system, of which 21 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 2950. 1 TRI-reporting industrial facility is also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Alabama drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
DOUBLE SPRINGS, TOWN OF W&S BOARD 6,075 21 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
2950 2020-01-01
2950 2020-01-01
2950 2020-01-01
2950 2019-10-01
2950 2019-10-01
2950 2019-10-01
2950 2019-07-01
2950 2019-07-01
2950 2019-07-01
2950 2019-04-01
2950 2019-04-01
2950 2019-04-01
2950 2019-01-01
2950 2019-01-01
2950 2019-01-01
2950 2018-10-01
2950 2018-10-01
2950 2018-10-01
2950 2018-07-01
2950 2018-07-01
2950 2018-07-01

TRI Facilities in Double Springs

Facility Total Releases
Champion Home Builders Inc. Plant 194 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Double Springs, Alabama water safe to drink?
Double Springs is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 6,075 people. 21 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Double Springs have?
Double Springs water systems have a total of 21 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 21 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Double Springs water?
Health-based violations for Double Springs water systems include the following contaminants: 2950. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Double Springs?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves Double Springs, Alabama, collectively covering approximately 6,075 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Double Springs get its drinking water?
Double Springs's water supply comes from 1 EPA-regulated community water system. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Double Springs?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Double Springs, Alabama, reporting a combined 0 lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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