City of Gadsden, the Wwsb of the
EPA ID: AL0000577 · 44,637 people served · 8 ZIP codes
Pulled from the federal compliance ledger, 1 violation at City of Gadsden, the Wwsb of the remain without resolution — the utility delivers drinking water to roughly 44,637 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Gadsden, the Wwsb of the Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The City of Gadsden, the Wwsb of the serves a community with a median household income of $56,004 and an estimated 88,157 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 77% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Gadsden, the Wwsb of the's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 0% of homes in Etowah County, Alabama rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Gadsden, the Wwsb of the compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 64 detections recorded. 16 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 16 exceed state limits.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
City of Gadsden, the Wwsb of the (EPA ID: AL0000577) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 44,637 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (77/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 23, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35901 | 0.0025 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 35902 | 0.0025 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 35903 | 0.0025 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 35904 | 0.0025 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 35905 | 0.0025 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 35907 | 0.0025 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 6 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 35901 — Gadsden
- 35902 — Gadsden
- 35903 — Gadsden
- 35904 — Gadsden
- 35905 — Gadsden
- 35906 — Rainbow City
- 35907 — Gadsden
- 35954 — Attalla
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Gadsden, the Wwsb of the (AL0000577) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Gadsden, the Wwsb of the water safe to drink?
City of Gadsden, the Wwsb of the has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does City of Gadsden, the Wwsb of the serve?
City of Gadsden, the Wwsb of the serves approximately 44,637 people across 8 ZIP codes in Alabama.
Where does City of Gadsden, the Wwsb of the get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Contact Your Water Utility
Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.
Contact information from Gadsden Water Works & Sewer Board Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.
Water Source & Treatment
Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.
Source: Gadsden Water Works & Sewer Board Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.
A susceptibility analysis identified several contaminant sources that potentially could affect the quality of the source water, as well as affect the operation of the C. B. Collier Water Treatment Plant. Gadsden Water developed a Water Supply Contingency Plan and monitors various points along Neely Henry Lake.
Treatment regime
How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.
Treatment chemicals and what each one does
Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.
Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Gadsden Water Works & Sewer Board Consumer Confidence Report.
Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
PFAS Substances Detected in This System
This water system's Consumer Confidence Report disclosed the following PFAS compounds. Levels are from the utility's most recent reporting cycle.
In April 2024, EPA finalized the first National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS. Public water systems have until 2029 to comply. EPA — PFAS regulation overview →
Source: Consumer Confidence Report disclosed by Gadsden Water Works & Sewer Board.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. PFAS detection data is sourced from public Consumer Confidence Reports filed by the utility itself.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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