What was found in Lafayette'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 | 879.5 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: LAFAYETTE (CITY OF) · 4,047 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 555.8 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LAFAYETTE (CITY OF) · 4,047 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 135 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LAFAYETTE (CITY OF) · 4,047 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 131.1 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LAFAYETTE (CITY OF) · 4,047 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 76.995 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LAFAYETTE (CITY OF) · 4,047 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 67.22 µg/L 112% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: LAFAYETTE (CITY OF) · 4,047 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 35.03 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAFAYETTE (CITY OF) · 4,047 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 30.16 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: LAFAYETTE (CITY OF) · 4,047 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.577 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAFAYETTE (CITY OF) · 4,047 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.768 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAFAYETTE (CITY OF) · 4,047 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.16 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: LAFAYETTE (CITY OF) · 4,047 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.9295 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: LAFAYETTE (CITY OF) · 4,047 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.2895 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: LAFAYETTE (CITY OF) · 4,047 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0064 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAFAYETTE (CITY OF) · 4,047 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0024 mg/L 16% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LAFAYETTE (CITY OF) · 4,047 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lafayette
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LAFAYETTE (CITY OF) | 4,047 |
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette tap water
Is Lafayette tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Lafayette. 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 Lafayette?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Lafayette, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lafayette's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lafayette include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.