What was found in Centre'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 | 866.5 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRE WATER & SEWER BOARD · 7,050 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 645.55 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRE WATER & SEWER BOARD · 7,050 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 480 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRE WATER & SEWER BOARD · 7,050 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 480 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRE WATER & SEWER BOARD · 7,050 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 159 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRE WATER & SEWER BOARD · 7,050 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 95.5 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRE WATER & SEWER BOARD · 7,050 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 74.75 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRE WATER & SEWER BOARD · 7,050 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 59.435 µg/L 99% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRE WATER & SEWER BOARD · 7,050 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 29.589 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRE WATER & SEWER BOARD · 7,050 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRE WATER & SEWER BOARD · 7,050 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 7.9 µg/L 7.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRE WATER & SEWER BOARD · 7,050 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.042 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRE WATER & SEWER BOARD · 7,050 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRE WATER & SEWER BOARD · 7,050 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.7 pCi/L 11% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CENTRE WATER & SEWER BOARD · 7,050 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRE WATER & SEWER BOARD · 7,050 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0770 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRE WATER & SEWER BOARD · 7,050 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0400 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRE WATER & SEWER BOARD · 7,050 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0243 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRE WATER & SEWER BOARD · 7,050 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0180 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRE WATER & SEWER BOARD · 7,050 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRE WATER & SEWER BOARD · 7,050 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRE WATER & SEWER BOARD · 7,050 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CENTRE WATER & SEWER BOARD · 7,050 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Centre
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CENTRE WATER & SEWER BOARD | 7,050 |
Frequently asked questions about Centre tap water
Is Centre tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Centre. 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 Centre?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Centre, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Centre's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Centre include Fluoride, Chlorite, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.