What was found in Glencoe'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 846 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: GLENCOE WATER WORKS BOARD · 6,465 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 670 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GLENCOE WATER WORKS BOARD · 6,465 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 642 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GLENCOE WATER WORKS BOARD · 6,465 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 6 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GLENCOE WATER WORKS BOARD · 6,465 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 4.115 µg/L 5.1% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: GLENCOE WATER WORKS BOARD · 6,465 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: GLENCOE WATER WORKS BOARD · 6,465 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: GLENCOE WATER WORKS BOARD · 6,465 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.8900 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: GLENCOE WATER WORKS BOARD · 6,465 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.7000 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: GLENCOE WATER WORKS BOARD · 6,465 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GLENCOE WATER WORKS BOARD · 6,465 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Glencoe
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GLENCOE WATER WORKS BOARD | 6,465 |
Frequently asked questions about Glencoe tap water
Is Glencoe tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Glencoe. 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 Glencoe?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Glencoe, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Glencoe's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Glencoe include Barium, 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.