What was found in Gilbertown'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 | 1136.5 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF · 8,157 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 230 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF · 8,157 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 210 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF · 8,157 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 84.06 µg/L 105% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF · 8,157 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 42.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF · 8,157 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 40.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF · 8,157 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 23.881 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF · 8,157 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 14.69 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF · 8,157 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 13.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF · 8,157 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13.801 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF · 8,157 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 3.1 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF · 8,157 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.555 pCi/L 17% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF · 8,157 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0038 mg/L 25% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF · 8,157 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
| Pfhpa | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF · 8,157 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Gilbertown
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GILBERTOWN, UTILITIES BOARD OF TOWN OF | 8,157 |
Frequently asked questions about Gilbertown tap water
Is Gilbertown tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Gilbertown. 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 Gilbertown?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Gilbertown, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Gilbertown's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Gilbertown include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Bromoform. 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.