What was found in Eclectic'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 116 µg/L 145% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: ECLECTIC, WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 5,094 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 61.82 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: ECLECTIC, WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 5,094 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ECLECTIC, WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 5,094 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ECLECTIC, WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 5,094 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.00070 mg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ECLECTIC, WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 5,094 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Eclectic
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ECLECTIC, WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD | 5,094 |
Frequently asked questions about Eclectic tap water
Is Eclectic tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 5 contaminants in the water serving Eclectic. 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 Eclectic?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Eclectic, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Eclectic's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Eclectic include TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Pfba, PFOS, 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.