What was found in Leeds'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 | 1060 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LEEDS WATER WORKS BOARD · 21,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 937.5 µg/L 9.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LEEDS WATER WORKS BOARD · 21,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 537 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LEEDS WATER WORKS BOARD · 21,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 189.5 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: LEEDS WATER WORKS BOARD · 21,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 7.46 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LEEDS WATER WORKS BOARD · 21,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6.75 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LEEDS WATER WORKS BOARD · 21,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.5 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: LEEDS WATER WORKS BOARD · 21,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.7 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: LEEDS WATER WORKS BOARD · 21,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.165 pCi/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: LEEDS WATER WORKS BOARD · 21,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.895 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEEDS WATER WORKS BOARD · 21,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEEDS WATER WORKS BOARD · 21,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.57 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: LEEDS WATER WORKS BOARD · 21,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: LEEDS WATER WORKS BOARD · 21,300 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.475 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEEDS WATER WORKS BOARD · 21,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEEDS WATER WORKS BOARD · 21,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LEEDS WATER WORKS BOARD · 21,300 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Leeds
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LEEDS WATER WORKS BOARD | 21,300 |
Frequently asked questions about Leeds tap water
Is Leeds tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Leeds. 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 Leeds?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Leeds, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Leeds's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Leeds include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium, 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.