What was found in Jasper'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | 910 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: JASPER WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 28,638 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 854 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: JASPER WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 28,638 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 640 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: JASPER WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 28,638 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 626 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: JASPER WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 28,638 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 145.75 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: JASPER WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 28,638 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 36.4 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: JASPER WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 28,638 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 72.105 µg/L — CURRY WATER AUTHORITY · 18,060 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 25 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: JASPER WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 28,638 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 44.79 µg/L — CURRY WATER AUTHORITY · 18,060 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 18 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: JASPER WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 28,638 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 11.64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JASPER WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 28,638 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.0615 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JASPER WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 28,638 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: JASPER WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 28,638 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.675 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JASPER WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 28,638 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.9000 pCi/L 6% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: JASPER WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 28,638 people · 2012 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00044 mg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: JASPER WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD · 28,638 people · 2024 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Jasper
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| JASPER WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD | 28,638 |
| CURRY WATER AUTHORITY | 18,060 |
| BOLDO, WATER & FIRE PROTECTION AUTHORITY | 4,857 |
Frequently asked questions about Jasper tap water
Is Jasper tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Jasper. 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 Jasper?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Jasper, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Jasper's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Jasper include Chlorite, Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper. 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.