CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY Water Quality Report
Population
11,013
people served
Water Source
🏔️ Ground
wells & aquifers
National Rank
Top 43%
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
✅ Clean
no violations
A
Safe
Safety Grade
0 violations in the past 5 years
System Details
- PWSID
- AL0000189
- Population Served
- 11,013
- Water Source
- Ground Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- Alabama
- EPA Region
- 4
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 4 |
| Benzene | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 4 |
| Contaminant 0100 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
Violation History
2020
7
2019
4
2018
1
Total violations on record: 12
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
Activated Carbon Filter
Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement
Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Benzene
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade A
Avg: B-C
12violations total
43% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
📍 Average-sized water system.