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Jackson County, AL Water Quality

Water quality data for 7 public water systems serving Jackson County, Alabama — based on EPA SDWIS enforcement records, lead testing results, and health-based violation history.

📅 2026 Report 🔄 Data updated 2026 Q2 📍 7 water systems · 10 cities
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Generally Safe — Most Systems Performing Well

The majority of water systems have no active violations and lead levels well below the federal action level.

B

Jackson County Earns a B

Jackson County: 10 communities across 7 water systems. 70.0% have no open violations.

  • Median lead where detected: 0.79 ppb
  • 3 communities with a lead detection, 7 reporting none detected
  • 1 communities with PFAS above the federal limit
  • 0 with significant inspection deficiencies
  • 70.0% of communities have no open violations
0.79 ppb
Median Lead Level
County-wide, 90th percentile
7
Water Systems
Active CWS & NTNCWS
70%
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
  • Scottsboro
    Not detected
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    A
  • Bridgeport
    0.79 ppb
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    A
  • Skyline
    Not detected
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    A
  • Section
    Not detected
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    A
  • Pisgah
    0.65 ppb
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    B
⚠ Needs Attention
  • Stevenson
    1.20 ppb
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    D
  • Woodville
    Not detected
    1 violation currently open
    D
  • Pleasant Groves
    Not detected
    1 violation currently open
    D
  • Scottsboro
    Not detected
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    A
  • Bridgeport
    0.79 ppb
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    A
County Lead Level — Median 0.79 ppb
Based on most recent 90th percentile lead tests across all reporting systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
County median: 0.79 ppb — 5.3% of the federal action level
Systems by Lead Level
Under 5 ppb
3
No Data
7

All Cities in Jackson County

Scottsboro Not detected A
Bridgeport 0.79 ppb A
Stevenson 1.20 ppb D
Skyline Not detected A
Section Not detected A
Woodville Not detected D
Pisgah 0.65 ppb B
Hollywood Not detected A
Dutton Not detected A
Pleasant Groves Not detected D
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About Jackson County Drinking Water

Jackson County is served by 7 water systems covering 10 communities. 70% have no open violations.

Of the communities reporting lead results, 3 recorded a detection, with a median of 0.79 ppb — 5% of the federal action level. 7 reported none detected, which means below the laboratory limit rather than an absence of lead.

1 of 10 communities have PFAS above the limits EPA set in 2024, measured as a running annual average at each sampling point. State inspectors recorded no significant deficiencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jackson County tap water safe to drink?▼
70% of communities have no open violation. 1 of 10 have PFAS above the federal limit, which is the main open concern.
What is the lead level in Jackson County?▼
Among communities with a detection the median is 0.79 ppb, 5% of the 15 ppb action level. 7 reported none detected and 0 reported no result.
How many water systems serve Jackson County?▼
7 community water systems serve 10 communities here.
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