Centre Water and Sewer Board Releases 2026 Water Quality Report
CENTRE — The Centre Water and Sewer Board has released its 2026 Annual Water Quality Report, providing residents with a detailed overview of the city’s drinking water and confirming it meets all state and federal safety standards.
The report, which reflects testing conducted throughout 2025, shows that no contaminants were detected at unsafe levels in Centre’s water system. The city’s water supply is drawn from Weiss Lake and serves approximately 2,700 customers. Treatment processes include coagulation, filtration, settling, disinfection, and fluoridation to ensure water is safe for consumption and everyday use.
You can view the report here:
Centre Water Sewer Board 2026 Annual Water Quality Report
Following the report’s release, WEIS Radio spoke with General Manager David Garrett, who indicated he was very pleased with the findings. Garrett said the results reinforce that Centre residents have a dependable and safe water source, noting that maintaining public confidence in the system is a top priority for the board.
Garrett also pointed to the system’s consistent testing practices, explaining that water has been tested on a monthly basis since 2016. That frequency allows operators to closely monitor water quality conditions year-round and respond quickly if any concerns arise. He noted that the latest report confirms those efforts are working as intended, with testing showing no unsafe contaminant levels.
The report was prepared in compliance with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which requires public water systems to regularly monitor for a wide range of potential contaminants, including bacteria, inorganic compounds, and byproducts of disinfection. Officials reported that source water assessments have not identified any significant threats to the system.
In addition to water quality data, the report includes standard public health information regarding lead exposure. While Centre’s water system meets all regulatory requirements, officials note that lead can enter drinking water through household plumbing materials. Residents are encouraged to run tap water briefly if it has been sitting in pipes for extended periods.
The Centre Water and Sewer Board said it remains committed to maintaining high water quality standards and encourages customers to review the full report or contact the office with any questions regarding their water service.
