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Clarke County, AL Water Quality

Water quality data for 5 public water systems serving Clarke County, Alabama — based on EPA SDWIS enforcement records, lead testing results, and health-based violation history.

📅 2026 Report 🔄 Data updated 2026 Q2 📍 5 water systems · 5 cities
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Caution Advised — Some Systems Need Attention

Some systems have elevated lead levels or active violations. Check your specific city below.

C

Clarke County Earns a C

Clarke County: 5 communities across 5 water systems. 100.0% have no open violations.

  • Median lead where detected: 5.70 ppb
  • 3 communities with a lead detection, 2 reporting none detected
  • 3 communities with PFAS above the federal limit
  • 3 with significant inspection deficiencies
  • 100.0% of communities have no open violations
5.7 ppb
Median Lead Level
County-wide, 90th percentile
5
Water Systems
Active CWS & NTNCWS
100%
Violation-Free
No active violations on record
How we grade counties: MyWaterIQ uses EPA SDWIS enforcement data — actual MCL violations and lead test results — not the aspirational MCLG targets used by some sites. A grade reflects real compliance history, not theoretical risk. Learn more →

Cities by Water Quality

⭐ Best Performing
  • Fulton
    5.70 ppb
    Lead at 5.70 ppb, above a third of the action level
    B
  • Coffeeville
    11.00 ppb
    1 significant inspection deficiency
    C
  • Jackson
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 2 of 2 sampling points
    C
  • Thomasville
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    D
  • Grove Hill
    3.40 ppb
    PFAS above the limit at 2 of 4 sampling points
    D
⚠ Needs Attention
  • Grove Hill
    3.40 ppb
    PFAS above the limit at 2 of 4 sampling points
    D
  • Thomasville
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    D
  • Jackson
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 2 of 2 sampling points
    C
  • Coffeeville
    11.00 ppb
    1 significant inspection deficiency
    C
  • Fulton
    5.70 ppb
    Lead at 5.70 ppb, above a third of the action level
    B
County Lead Level — Median 5.7 ppb
Based on most recent 90th percentile lead tests across all reporting systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
County median: 5.7 ppb — 38% of the federal action level
Systems by Lead Level
Under 5 ppb
1
5 – 10 ppb
1
10 – 15 ppb
1
No Data
2

All Cities in Clarke County

Jackson Not detected C
Thomasville Not detected D
Grove Hill 3.40 ppb D
Coffeeville 11.00 ppb C
Fulton 5.70 ppb B
Showing 5 cities
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About Clarke County Drinking Water

Clarke County is served by 5 water systems covering 5 communities. No community here has an open violation on record.

Of the communities reporting lead results, 3 recorded a detection, with a median of 5.70 ppb — 38% of the federal action level. 2 reported none detected, which means below the laboratory limit rather than an absence of lead.

3 of 5 communities have PFAS above the limits EPA set in 2024, measured as a running annual average at each sampling point. State inspectors recorded significant deficiencies at 3 of them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarke County tap water safe to drink?▼
No community in Clarke County has an open violation on record. 3 of 5 have PFAS above the federal limit, which is the main open concern.
What is the lead level in Clarke County?▼
Among communities with a detection the median is 5.70 ppb, 38% of the 15 ppb action level. 2 reported none detected and 0 reported no result.
How many water systems serve Clarke County?▼
5 community water systems serve 5 communities here.
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