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Updated 2026-09-16
Water system record · AL0000256

Jackson Water Works & Sewer Board

Jackson Water Works & Sewer Board serves 11,715 people from surface water. 31 results are on record. PFOS is above its federal limit (a 2024 limit that water systems have until at least 2029 to meet); everything else measured is within its reference or not detected.

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Purity ScoreHow the 67 is builtAL0000256 · 11,715 served
67/100 · FairConfidence: moderate
above a federal limit
1
detected, within reference or no limit
0
not detected
30
  • PFAS (forever chemicals)23
  • Metals & lead100
  • Disinfection by-products—Not monitored
  • Track record (violations)100

Subject scores out of 100. 3 of 4 subjects measured; disinfection pending a source.

System-level record, not a test of your tap. How we score

Source
Surface Water
Serves 1 city area on record.
Population
11,715
as reported to EPA
Type
Community Water System
Alabama
Cities
1
Jackson
Records
31 results
latest 2024
FindingsAll resultsComplianceWhat you can doProductsRecordsFAQ
What stands out

One PFAS above the 2024 federal limit

The bar is drawn in blocks of the 4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024), so the length shows how far above it the result sits.

PFOS

Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid

1.6× the limit

6.2ng/L

Each block = 4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)

EPA UCMR 5 · sampled 2024Evidence

Coverage by group

31 results on record
  • PFAS (forever chemicals)
    1 above · 28 not detected
  • Metals & lead
    1 not detected
  • Disinfection by-products
    Not monitored
  • Other
    1 not detected
  • Above a limit or reference
  • Detected
  • Not detected
  • Not monitored
Every detected result

One detected result

  • PFOS
    Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)EPA UCMR 5 · 2024
    4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)
    6.2ng/L
    Above limit
30 other contaminants tested, none detected
  • 11Cl-PF3OUdS
  • 4:2 FTS
  • 6:2 FTS
  • 8:2 FTS
  • 9Cl-PF3ONS
  • ADONA
  • HFPO-DA (GenX)
  • NEtFOSAA
  • NFDHA
  • NMeFOSAA
  • PFBA
  • PFBS
  • PFDA
  • PFDoA
  • PFEESA
  • PFHpA
  • PFHpS
  • PFHxA
  • PFHxS
  • PFMBA
  • PFMPA
  • PFNA
  • PFOA
  • PFPeA
  • PFPeS
  • PFTA
  • PFTrDA
  • PFUnA
  • Lithium
  • Lead (90th percentile)

Compliance and coverage

Lead service lines

3,853service lines inventoried

  • Lead1
  • Galvanized, to replace54
  • Material unknown1,411
  • Not lead2,387

From the utility's inventory reported to EPA (2026Q2). Look up your address with the utility.

Compliance

0health-based violations in the last 10 years

From EPA SDWIS. A clean violation history means no enforcement action was recorded; it does not cover contaminants without a limit.

Not in this recordDisinfection by-products weren't monitored in this dataset

No result is not a pass. Your utility's annual water quality report may list them, and a certified lab test covers your own tap.

A federal limit (an MCL or action level) is an enforceable legal cap; a health goal is often stricter. Meeting the limit is a compliance fact, not a health clearance, and PurityMap publishes no overall compliance verdict.

What you can do

Test first, then treat what was found

  1. 01 · TestTest your own tap

    The records describe the system. A certified lab test shows what reaches your glass.

    Certified lab
    How to test your tap →
  2. 02 · Treat PFASReverse osmosis, or carbon certified for PFAS

    PFOS 6.2 ng/L, above the 4 ng/L limit

    NSF/ANSI 58 or 53 (PFOA/PFOS)
    Treatment for PFAS →

Understand water treatment technologies →

Understand:PFAS in Jackson

Commercial

Certified for a concern found here

Each card names which of this system’s findings its current certification covers, and which it doesn’t.

As an Amazon Associate, PurityMap earns from qualifying purchases. A product appears here only when a current certification record covers at least one identified concern; every concern stays listed. The retail offer is looked up afterwards and never changes which products appear or their order. Affiliate disclosure.

Under-Sink Filter

Aquasana Claryum 3-Stage Max Flow Under-Sink Filter (AQ-6300M)

  • ✓PFOS: eligible, evidence match
Not suitable for (5)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
  • Anyone who can't plumb, drill or hire an installer
  • Renters who can't modify plumbing
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Countertop System

Aquasana Clean Water Machine Countertop Filter (AQ-CWM2)

  • ✓PFOS: eligible, evidence match
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
See all 6 products certified for a concern in this system →
Countertop System

AquaTru Classic Countertop Reverse-Osmosis Purifier (AT2000)

  • ✓PFOS: eligible, evidence match
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Under-Sink Filter

Under-Sink Reverse-Osmosis System

  • ✓PFOS: eligible, evidence match
Not suitable for (5)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
  • Anyone who can't plumb, drill or hire an installer
  • Renters who can't modify plumbing
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Under-Sink Filter

Waterdrop G3P600 Tankless Reverse-Osmosis System

  • ✓PFOS: eligible, evidence match
Not suitable for (5)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
  • Anyone who can't plumb, drill or hire an installer
  • Renters who can't modify plumbing
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Refrigerator Filter

Whirlpool Filter 3 Refrigerator Water Filter (WHR3RXD1)

  • ✓PFOS: eligible, evidence match
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
See the evidenceCheck price on Amazon
Questions

Frequently asked questions

Who does JACKSON WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD serve?

JACKSON WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD (PWS ID AL0000256) is a public water system serving 11,715 people in Jackson, Alabama.

Where does JACKSON WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD get its water?

JACKSON WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD is on record as drawing from surface water. The source shapes which contaminants matter most for this system.

What does JACKSON WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD's monitoring record show?

PurityMap's record for JACKSON WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD holds 31 findings: 1 above a reference and 30 not detected, from 31 evidence records. Every finding links to its source; a substance that was never monitored is shown as pending, not as a pass.

Is JACKSON WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD's water safe to drink?

PurityMap does not issue a safety verdict. It publishes JACKSON WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD's measured results against each contaminant's benchmark so you can read them in context. Safety depends on the specific finding, your plumbing, and how the water reaches your tap.

How current is this JACKSON WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD data?

The latest published record for JACKSON WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD is dated 2026-09-16. Utilities report on regulatory cycles, so results reflect the monitoring period rather than a live reading.

Does this assessment represent my home's tap water?

No. It is assessed at the water-system level from JACKSON WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD's own monitoring. It does not cover the service line to your building or the plumbing inside it, which can add lead and other metals after the water leaves the system. A tap test is the way to know what reaches your glass.

What contaminants were detected in JACKSON WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD?

Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) was detected in this record. Each finding shows its measured value, its reference and its source on this page.

What should I do if I'm concerned about PFAS in JACKSON WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD's water?

Start with what the record shows: the PFAS findings above list each measured value against its reference. This record cannot show your home's plumbing, so a tap test tells you what reaches your glass. If you decide to treat your water, look for a filter whose certification covers the specific PFAS compounds in your record; the section "Certified for a concern found here" lists only products with a current certification record for these concerns.

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Cities served by this system
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As listed for this system in EPA's records. Your water bill names your supplier.

Sources and dataAll 31 records and their sourcesEPA UCMR 5 · EPA SDWIS (Lead & Copper Rule)+
SubstanceResultReferenceSampledStatusEvidence
11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)< 5 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA)< 20 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)< 6 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)< 3 ng/L2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)< 3 ng/L400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)< 3 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detectedView evidence
Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)< 4 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detectedView evidence
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)6.2 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Above guidelineView evidence
Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)< 8 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)< 7 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-12-02 to 2025-09-24Not detected—
Lithium< 9 µg/L10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)2024-12-02 to 2025-09-18Not detected—
Lead (90th percentile)Non-Detect (ND)15 µg/L federal action level2023–2025 monitoring periodNot detectedView evidence
  • UCMR5 Analytical Results

    UCMR5 Analytical Results: JACKSON WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD (AL0000256)

    US EPA

    Published
    2026-01-15
    Newest sample
    2025-09-24
    Findings here
    30

    View source ↗Source record

  • State SDWIS Compliance Record

    Lead & Copper Rule 90th-percentile: JACKSON WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD (AL0000256)

    US EPA SDWIS

    Published
    2026-07-09
    Newest sample
    2025
    Findings here
    1

    View source ↗Source record

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