Public Water Partners

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

Enforcement actions

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