What was found in Loxley'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 | 3640 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LOXLEY, CITY OF · 10,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2807 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LOXLEY, CITY OF · 10,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7.15 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LOXLEY, CITY OF · 10,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 6.52 µg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LOXLEY, CITY OF · 10,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.5900 pCi/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: LOXLEY, CITY OF · 10,104 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.5300 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LOXLEY, CITY OF · 10,104 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.5200 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOXLEY, CITY OF · 10,104 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0043 mg/L 29% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LOXLEY, CITY OF · 10,104 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Loxley
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LOXLEY, CITY OF | 10,104 |
Frequently asked questions about Loxley tap water
Is Loxley tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants in the water serving Loxley. 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 Loxley?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Loxley, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Loxley's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Loxley include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U. 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.