What was found in Demopolis'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 | 1416 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: DEMOPOLIS WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 10,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 220 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DEMOPOLIS WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 10,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 207 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DEMOPOLIS WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 10,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 197 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DEMOPOLIS WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 10,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 40.87 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: DEMOPOLIS WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 10,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 28.92 µg/L 193% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: DEMOPOLIS WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 10,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 15.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEMOPOLIS WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 10,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 12.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEMOPOLIS WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 10,530 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Barium | 10 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: DEMOPOLIS WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 10,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 10 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: DEMOPOLIS WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 10,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 8.468 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DEMOPOLIS WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 10,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.399 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEMOPOLIS WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 10,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.04 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEMOPOLIS WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 10,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.312 pCi/L 15% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: DEMOPOLIS WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 10,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.0745 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEMOPOLIS WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 10,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DEMOPOLIS WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 10,530 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Demopolis
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DEMOPOLIS WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD | 10,530 |
Frequently asked questions about Demopolis tap water
Is Demopolis tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Demopolis. 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 Demopolis?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Demopolis, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Demopolis's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Demopolis include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM. 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.