What was found in Muscle Shoals'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 | 880 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MUSCLE SHOALS UTILITY BOARD · 22,467 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 759 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: MUSCLE SHOALS UTILITY BOARD · 22,467 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 660 µg/L 6.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MUSCLE SHOALS UTILITY BOARD · 22,467 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 646 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MUSCLE SHOALS UTILITY BOARD · 22,467 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 68.5 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MUSCLE SHOALS UTILITY BOARD · 22,467 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 63.265 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MUSCLE SHOALS UTILITY BOARD · 22,467 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 35.05 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MUSCLE SHOALS UTILITY BOARD · 22,467 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 10.119 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUSCLE SHOALS UTILITY BOARD · 22,467 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.313 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUSCLE SHOALS UTILITY BOARD · 22,467 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.19 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MUSCLE SHOALS UTILITY BOARD · 22,467 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.305 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUSCLE SHOALS UTILITY BOARD · 22,467 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.5100 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: MUSCLE SHOALS UTILITY BOARD · 22,467 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0168 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUSCLE SHOALS UTILITY BOARD · 22,467 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0120 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUSCLE SHOALS UTILITY BOARD · 22,467 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0096 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUSCLE SHOALS UTILITY BOARD · 22,467 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUSCLE SHOALS UTILITY BOARD · 22,467 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUSCLE SHOALS UTILITY BOARD · 22,467 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MUSCLE SHOALS UTILITY BOARD · 22,467 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Muscle Shoals
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MUSCLE SHOALS UTILITY BOARD | 22,467 |
Frequently asked questions about Muscle Shoals tap water
Is Muscle Shoals tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Muscle Shoals. 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 Muscle Shoals?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Muscle Shoals, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Muscle Shoals's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Muscle Shoals include Fluoride, Chlorite, 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.