Jasper Water Quality

Alabama

Health Violations

The tap water in Jasper, Alabama is served by 4 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 57,234 people. 10 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2950 in 2023. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

4
Water Systems
57,234
Population Served
10
Total Violations
10
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Jasper, Alabama is delivered through 4 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 57,234 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 Jasper shows 10 total violations across all 4 systems, of which 10 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, 3100. 8 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
JASPER WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD 28,638 0 Clean
CURRY WATER AUTHORITY 18,060 7 Health
PARRISH WATER WORKS BOARD 5,679 0 Clean
BOLDO WATER & FIRE PROT. AUTHORITY 4,857 3 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 2023-10-01
2950 2023-10-01
2950 2023-10-01
2950 2023-07-01
2950 2023-07-01
2950 2023-07-01
2950 2023-07-01
3100 1993-05-01
3100 1993-05-01
3100 1993-05-01

TRI Facilities in Jasper

Facility Total Releases
Mar-Jac Poultry Al LLC 5.1K lbs
Sun Coast Resources LLC 3.6K lbs
Jasper Lumber LLC 555 lbs
Hayashi Telempu Na 136 lbs
Green Tree Shavings LLC 132 lbs
Southern Wood Chips LLC 119 lbs
Sherman Industries - Jasper Plant 0 lbs
Pumpelly Oil Acquisitions LLC 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jasper, Alabama water safe to drink?
Jasper is served by 4 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 57,234 people. 10 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 Jasper have?
Jasper water systems have a total of 10 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 10 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Jasper water?
Health-based violations for Jasper water systems include the following contaminants: 2950, 3100. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Jasper?
4 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Jasper, Alabama, collectively covering approximately 57,234 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Jasper get its drinking water?
Jasper's water supply comes from 4 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 Jasper?
Yes, 8 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Jasper, Alabama, reporting a combined 9.7K 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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