What was found in Andalusia's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1040 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ANDALUSIA, UTILITIES BOARD OF · 15,251 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1315 µg/L — COVINGTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 13,224 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 305.5 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ANDALUSIA, UTILITIES BOARD OF · 15,251 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 373 µg/L — COVINGTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 13,224 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 230 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ANDALUSIA, UTILITIES BOARD OF · 15,251 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 358 µg/L — COVINGTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 13,224 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 200 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ANDALUSIA, UTILITIES BOARD OF · 15,251 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 260 µg/L — COVINGTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 13,224 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 94.65 µg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ANDALUSIA, UTILITIES BOARD OF · 15,251 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 39.5 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ANDALUSIA, UTILITIES BOARD OF · 15,251 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 43.3 µg/L — SANFORD WATER SYSTEM · 498 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 37.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANDALUSIA, UTILITIES BOARD OF · 15,251 people · 2024 | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 2.465 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ANDALUSIA, UTILITIES BOARD OF · 15,251 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 15.5 µg/L — COVINGTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 13,224 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.01 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANDALUSIA, UTILITIES BOARD OF · 15,251 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.7495 µg/L — COVINGTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 13,224 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6.9795 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ANDALUSIA, UTILITIES BOARD OF · 15,251 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 8.9 µg/L — SANFORD WATER SYSTEM · 498 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.264 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANDALUSIA, UTILITIES BOARD OF · 15,251 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.0835 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANDALUSIA, UTILITIES BOARD OF · 15,251 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.4315 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANDALUSIA, UTILITIES BOARD OF · 15,251 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 3.52 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: ANDALUSIA, UTILITIES BOARD OF · 15,251 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: ANDALUSIA, UTILITIES BOARD OF · 15,251 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.98 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: ANDALUSIA, UTILITIES BOARD OF · 15,251 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.9110 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ANDALUSIA, UTILITIES BOARD OF · 15,251 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.31 µg/L — COVINGTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 13,224 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 1.3 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: ANDALUSIA, UTILITIES BOARD OF · 15,251 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANDALUSIA, UTILITIES BOARD OF · 15,251 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0029 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ANDALUSIA, UTILITIES BOARD OF · 15,251 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0031 mg/L — HEATH WATER SYSTEM · 450 people · 2023 | 4/4 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Andalusia
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ANDALUSIA, UTILITIES BOARD OF | 15,251 |
| COVINGTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | 13,224 |
| SANFORD WATER SYSTEM | 498 |
| HEATH WATER SYSTEM | 450 |
Frequently asked questions about Andalusia tap water
Is Andalusia tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Andalusia. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Andalusia?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Andalusia, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Andalusia's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Andalusia include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Copper. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.