What was found in Foley'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 | 1310.5 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FOLEY, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 50,919 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1262.5 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FOLEY, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 50,919 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 760 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FOLEY, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 50,919 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 73.5 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FOLEY, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 50,919 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 41 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FOLEY, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 50,919 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 17.75 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FOLEY, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 50,919 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 15.46 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FOLEY, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 50,919 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.6645 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: FOLEY, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 50,919 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.7 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FOLEY, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 50,919 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.0100 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0500 µg/L Main supplier: FOLEY, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 50,919 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FOLEY, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 50,919 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Foley
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FOLEY, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF | 50,919 |
Frequently asked questions about Foley tap water
Is Foley tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Foley. 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 Foley?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Foley, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Foley's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Foley include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium. 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.