What was found in Brantley'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 | 320 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 6,075 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 286 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 6,075 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 250 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 6,075 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 57.95 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 6,075 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 6,075 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 33 µg/L — BRANTLEY WATER WORKS · 1,458 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 31.55 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 6,075 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 15.405 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 6,075 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 24.85 µg/L — BRANTLEY WATER WORKS · 1,458 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 18.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 6,075 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 9.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 6,075 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.102 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 6,075 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.4365 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 6,075 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 6,075 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.8845 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 6,075 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 1.756 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 6,075 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.21 pCi/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 6,075 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.5800 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 6,075 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 6,075 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0051 mg/L — BRANTLEY WATER WORKS · 1,458 people · 2024 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Brantley
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | 6,075 |
| BRANTLEY WATER WORKS | 1,458 |
Frequently asked questions about Brantley tap water
Is Brantley tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Brantley. 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 Brantley?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Brantley, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Brantley's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Brantley include Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Copper, Lead. 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.