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PWS IDAL0000738
PWS NameCENTRAL ALABAMA WATER SYSTEM
PWS TypeCommunity water system
Owner TypeLocal government
Primary SourceSurface water
Primacy TypeState
Is Wholesaler?No
Population Served585000
County ServedJefferson

Note

The tables below list all violations that the state reported to EPA for this water system. Health-based violations are listed first, followed by treatment technique, MRDL, monitoring, reporting, and other violations.

Health-based Violations of maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) or maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs), which specify the highest concentrations of contaminants or disinfectants, respectively, allowed in drinking water; or of treatment technique (TT) rules, which specify required processes intended to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water. MCLs, MRDLs, and treatment technique rules are all health-based drinking water standards.
Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Treatment Technique A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Monitoring & reporting Failure to conduct regular monitoring of drinking water quality, as required by SDWA, or to submit monitoring results in a timely fashion to the primacy agency or EPA.
Public notification & other Failure to provide notification to the public as required by the Violations of Public Notification Rule and the Consumer Confidence Report Rule, and violations of other requirements such as those violations related to variances and exemptions.

PWS Violation

Violations

Violation Category CodeViolation Type DescriptionRule NameContaminant NameViolation IDCompliance Status DescriptionCompliance Period Begin DateCompliance Period End DateIs Health Based Ind
MRFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/RLead and Copper RuleLead and Copper Rule6Open11-OCT-2023 - No
MRFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/RLead and Copper RuleLead and Copper Rule4Returned to Compliance25-OCT-2016 - No
MRMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleLong Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule2Returned to Compliance01-APR-201430-APR-2014No
MRMonitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR)Total Coliform RuleColiform (TCR)1Returned to Compliance01-MAY-200931-MAY-2009No
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Enforcement Actions

Enforcement Actions

Latest Enforcement IDAssociated To Violation IDEnforcement Action Type CodeEnforcement Action DescriptionEnforcement DateOriginator DescriptionEnforcement Comment
206SIFState Public Notification received03-JUL-2024State -
154SOXState Compliance achieved24-OCT-2019State -
82SIFState Public Notification received01-JUN-2015State -
41SOXState Compliance achieved10-DEC-2010State -
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PWS Facilities

All Facilities

Facility NameFacility IDIs SourceFacility Type DescriptionWater Type DescriptionAvailability DescriptionFacility Activity Status
SIPSEY FORK5485YesIntakeSurface waterPermanentActive
INLAND LAKE5488YesIntakeSurface waterPermanentActive
MULBERRY FORK5487YesIntakeSurface waterPermanentActive
CAHABA RIVER & LAKE PURDY5486YesIntakeSurface waterPermanentActive
PUTNAM COMMON HEADER9152NoCommon Headers - - Active
WESTERN COMMON HEADER9153NoCommon Headers - - Active
CARSON COMMON HEADER9155NoCommon Headers - - Active
CLEARWELL #1 - CARSON FILTER PLANT12175NoClear Well - - Active
CLEARWELL #2 - CARSON FILTER PLANT12176NoClear Well - - Active
CLEARWELL #3 - CARSON FILTER PLANT12177NoClear Well - - Active
CLEARWELL #1 - PUTNAM FILTER PLANT12178NoClear Well - - Active
CLEARWELL #2 - PUTNAM FILTER PLANT12179NoClear Well - - Active
CLEARWELL #3 - PUTNAM FILTER PLANT12180NoClear Well - - Active
CLEARWELL #4 - PUTNAM FILTER PLANT12181NoClear Well - - Active
CLEARWELL #1 - SHADES MTN FILTER PLANT12182NoClear Well - - Active
CLEARWELL #2 - SHADES MTN FILTER PLANT12183NoClear Well - - Active
CLEARWELL #1 - WESTERN FILTER PLANT12184NoClear Well - - Active
CLEARWELL #2 - WESTERN FILTER PLANT12185NoClear Well - - Active
CLEARWELL #3 - WESTERN FILTER PLANT12186NoClear Well - - Active
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM6123NoDistribution System/Zone - - Active
SHADOWRIDGE8231NoOther - - Inactive
HARMON DRIVE12036NoPump Facility - - Active
SHADOWRIDGE12187NoPump Facility - - Active
20TH AVENUE SOUTH8193NoPump Facility - - Active
ALTAMONT ROAD8194NoPump Facility - - Active
AVONDALE8195NoPump Facility - - Active
BERRY ROAD8196NoPump Facility - - Active
BLACKMON CIRCLE8197NoPump Facility - - Active
CAMPBELL LANE8198NoPump Facility - - Active
CANE CREEK8199NoPump Facility - - Active
CEDAR CREST8200NoPump Facility - - Active
CHALKVILLE-CLAY8201NoPump Facility - - Active
CHENOOR ROAD8202NoPump Facility - - Active
CLAYMONT DRIVE8203NoPump Facility - - Active
CREST LANE DRIVE8204NoPump Facility - - Active
CRESTWOOD8205NoPump Facility - - Active
JANET DRIVE8206NoPump Facility - - Active
DOLOMITE8207NoPump Facility - - Active
EAST LAKE8208NoPump Facility - - Active
ECHO LAKE8209NoPump Facility - - Active
ENGLISH TRACE8210NoPump Facility - - Active
FAIRVIEW8211NoPump Facility - - Active
GREYSTONE CREST8212NoPump Facility - - Active
HIGDON ROAD8213NoPump Facility - - Active
HILLVIEW8214NoPump Facility - - Active
HITCHING POST LANE8215NoPump Facility - - Active
HOMEWOOD8216NoPump Facility - - Active
HUFFMAN8217NoPump Facility - - Active
HUGH DANIEL DRIVE8218NoPump Facility - - Active
MEADOWBROOK8219NoPump Facility - - Active
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PWS Treatment Processes

Treatment Processes

Facility NameFacility IDTreatment ProcessTreatment Objective
PUTNAM FILTER PLANT3067CoagulationOrganics removal
PUTNAM FILTER PLANT3067PermanganateOrganics removal
PUTNAM FILTER PLANT3067pH Adjustment, PreOrganics removal
PUTNAM FILTER PLANT3067CoagulationParticulate removal
PUTNAM FILTER PLANT3067pH Adjustment, PreParticulate removal
PUTNAM FILTER PLANT3067Rapid MixParticulate removal
PUTNAM FILTER PLANT3067FlocculationOrganics removal
PUTNAM FILTER PLANT3067FlocculationParticulate removal
PUTNAM FILTER PLANT3067SedimentationOrganics removal
PUTNAM FILTER PLANT3067SedimentationParticulate removal
PUTNAM FILTER PLANT3067pH Adjustment, PostCorrosion control
PUTNAM FILTER PLANT3067Gaseous Chlorination, PreDisinfection
PUTNAM FILTER PLANT3067pH Adjustment, PostDisinfection by-products control
PUTNAM FILTER PLANT3067Filtration, Rapid SandOrganics removal
PUTNAM FILTER PLANT3067Filtration, Rapid SandParticulate removal
PUTNAM FILTER PLANT3067Lime - Soda Ash AdditionSoftening (hardness removal)
PUTNAM FILTER PLANT3067Gaseous Chlorination, PostDisinfection
PUTNAM FILTER PLANT3067FluoridationOther
SHADES MOUNTAIN FILTER PLANT3068CoagulationOrganics removal
SHADES MOUNTAIN FILTER PLANT3068pH Adjustment, PreOrganics removal
SHADES MOUNTAIN FILTER PLANT3068CoagulationParticulate removal
SHADES MOUNTAIN FILTER PLANT3068pH Adjustment, PreParticulate removal
SHADES MOUNTAIN FILTER PLANT3068Rapid MixParticulate removal
SHADES MOUNTAIN FILTER PLANT3068FlocculationOrganics removal
SHADES MOUNTAIN FILTER PLANT3068FlocculationParticulate removal
SHADES MOUNTAIN FILTER PLANT3068SedimentationOrganics removal
SHADES MOUNTAIN FILTER PLANT3068SedimentationParticulate removal
SHADES MOUNTAIN FILTER PLANT3068pH Adjustment, PostCorrosion control
SHADES MOUNTAIN FILTER PLANT3068Gaseous Chlorination, PreDisinfection
SHADES MOUNTAIN FILTER PLANT3068pH Adjustment, PostDisinfection by-products control
SHADES MOUNTAIN FILTER PLANT3068Filtration, Rapid SandOrganics removal
SHADES MOUNTAIN FILTER PLANT3068Filtration, Rapid SandParticulate removal
SHADES MOUNTAIN FILTER PLANT3068Lime - Soda Ash AdditionSoftening (hardness removal)
SHADES MOUNTAIN FILTER PLANT3068FluoridationOther
SHADES MOUNTAIN FILTER PLANT3068Hypochlorination, PostDisinfection
SHADES MOUNTAIN FILTER PLANT3068Hypochlorination, PreDisinfection
WESTERN FILTER PLANT3069CoagulationOrganics removal
WESTERN FILTER PLANT3069pH Adjustment, PreOrganics removal
WESTERN FILTER PLANT3069CoagulationParticulate removal
WESTERN FILTER PLANT3069pH Adjustment, PreParticulate removal
WESTERN FILTER PLANT3069Rapid MixParticulate removal
WESTERN FILTER PLANT3069FlocculationOrganics removal
WESTERN FILTER PLANT3069FlocculationParticulate removal
WESTERN FILTER PLANT3069SedimentationOrganics removal
WESTERN FILTER PLANT3069SedimentationParticulate removal
WESTERN FILTER PLANT3069pH Adjustment, PostCorrosion control
WESTERN FILTER PLANT3069Gaseous Chlorination, PreDisinfection
WESTERN FILTER PLANT3069pH Adjustment, PostDisinfection by-products control
WESTERN FILTER PLANT3069Filtration, Rapid SandOrganics removal
WESTERN FILTER PLANT3069Filtration, Rapid SandParticulate removal
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For more information on a Water System:
Ask the operators of your water system, contact your primacy agency or file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
Drinking water in general: Find out more about your drinking water web site or call the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). EPA has also prepared a table about various regulated drinking water contaminants.
Tools for accessing EPA drinking water data: Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) Federal Reporting Services and Drinking Water Performance and Results Report.
Research Data: As well as monitoring the levels of drinking water contaminants for which EPA has set standards, EPA, states, and water systems also carry out studies of contaminants that may need to be regulated in the future. For more information about these contaminants, please see the National Contaminant Occurrence Database.