Hamilton Water Quality

Alabama

Health Violations

The tap water in Hamilton, Alabama is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 14,160 people. 22 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2456 in 2023. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
14,160
Population Served
22
Total Violations
22
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Hamilton, Alabama is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 14,160 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 Hamilton shows 22 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 22 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 2456. 4 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are 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
HAMILTON WATER AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 10,500 0 Clean
MARION COUNTY PUBLIC WATER AUTHORITY 3,660 22 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
2456 2023-07-01
2456 2023-07-01
2456 2023-07-01
2456 2023-07-01
2456 2023-07-01
2456 2023-04-01
2456 2023-04-01
2456 2023-04-01
2456 2023-04-01
2456 2023-04-01
2456 2023-01-01
2456 2023-01-01
2456 2023-01-01
2456 2023-01-01
2456 2023-01-01
2456 2023-01-01
2456 2022-10-01
2456 2022-10-01
2456 2022-10-01
2456 2022-10-01
2456 2022-10-01
2456 2022-10-01

TRI Facilities in Hamilton

Facility Total Releases
Hamilton Bathware 1.7M lbs
Ntn-Bower Corp 875 lbs
Buccaneer Homes 0 lbs
Champion Home Builders Inc. Plant 190 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamilton, Alabama water safe to drink?
Hamilton is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 14,160 people. 22 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 Hamilton have?
Hamilton water systems have a total of 22 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 22 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Hamilton water?
Health-based violations for Hamilton water systems include the following contaminants: 2456. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Hamilton?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Hamilton, Alabama, collectively covering approximately 14,160 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Hamilton get its drinking water?
Hamilton's water supply comes from 2 EPA-regulated community water systems. 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 Hamilton?
Yes, 4 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Hamilton, Alabama, reporting a combined 1.7M 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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