What was found in Cleveland'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1392 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BLOUNT COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 19,074 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1530 µg/L — CLEVELAND WATER WORKS · 3,516 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1384 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BLOUNT COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 19,074 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 521 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BLOUNT COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 19,074 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 126.8 µg/L 9.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BLOUNT COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 19,074 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 69.6 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: NECTAR, TOWN OF · 3,288 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 12.44 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BLOUNT COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 19,074 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 27.67 µg/L — CLEVELAND WATER WORKS · 3,516 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 21.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CLEVELAND WATER WORKS · 3,516 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 10 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BLOUNT COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 19,074 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 19.7 µg/L — CLEVELAND WATER WORKS · 3,516 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLOUNT COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 19,074 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 9.99 µg/L — CLEVELAND WATER WORKS · 3,516 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 7 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: BLOUNT COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 19,074 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLOUNT COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 19,074 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 5.325 µg/L — CLEVELAND WATER WORKS · 3,516 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BLOUNT COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 19,074 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.97 µg/L — NECTAR, TOWN OF · 3,288 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.81 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLOUNT COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 19,074 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 2.935 µg/L — CLEVELAND WATER WORKS · 3,516 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BLOUNT COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 19,074 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0010 mg/L — CLEVELAND WATER WORKS · 3,516 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Cleveland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BLOUNT COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | 19,074 |
| CLEVELAND WATER WORKS | 3,516 |
| NECTAR, TOWN OF | 3,288 |
Frequently asked questions about Cleveland tap water
Is Cleveland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Cleveland. 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 Cleveland?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Cleveland, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Cleveland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Cleveland include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Copper, Nitrite. 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.