BESSEMER, AL · Jefferson County
BESSEMER WATER SERVICE Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
BESSEMER WATER SERVICE must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BESSEMER WATER SERVICE.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Alabama’s official records. Always confirm current status with Alabama before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- AL0000737
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 86,091
- Service connections
- 28,699
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
BESSEMER WATER SERVICE is among the 9 largest community water systems in Alabama, serving 86,091 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 2024, all of which EPA lists as closed.
All 1 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves the Lead and Copper Rule.
Violation history
LSL Reporting
—LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
October 17, 2024 – October 24, 2024
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 – October 24, 2024 | LSL Reporting | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- June 21, 1991State Violation/Reminder Notice4 linked violations
- December 1, 1986State Intentional no-action2 linked violations
Common questions
Is BESSEMER WATER SERVICE required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. BESSEMER WATER SERVICE is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is BESSEMER WATER SERVICE’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- BESSEMER WATER SERVICE’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does BESSEMER WATER SERVICE have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BESSEMER WATER SERVICE.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
YARBROUGH, JERRY
205-481-4333
BESSEMER, AL 35020