What was found in Piedmont'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 | 330 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 11,013 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1050 µg/L — PIEDMONT UTILITIES BOARD · 8,073 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 330 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 11,013 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1050 µg/L — PIEDMONT UTILITIES BOARD · 8,073 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 999 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: PIEDMONT UTILITIES BOARD · 8,073 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 70.75 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 11,013 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 124 µg/L — FORDS VALLEY & HWY 278 WATER · 5,616 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 5.344 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 11,013 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 37.35 µg/L — PIEDMONT UTILITIES BOARD · 8,073 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 32.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 11,013 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.289 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 11,013 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 32.36 µg/L — PIEDMONT UTILITIES BOARD · 8,073 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 11,013 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.9 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Highest in the city: PIEDMONT UTILITIES BOARD · 8,073 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.35 pCi/L 9% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 11,013 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 1.465 pCi/L — PIEDMONT UTILITIES BOARD · 8,073 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 11,013 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 1.456 µg/L — PIEDMONT UTILITIES BOARD · 8,073 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 11,013 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Piedmont
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY | 11,013 |
| PIEDMONT UTILITIES BOARD | 8,073 |
| FORDS VALLEY & HWY 278 WATER | 5,616 |
Frequently asked questions about Piedmont tap water
Is Piedmont tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Piedmont. 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 Piedmont?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Piedmont, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Piedmont's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Piedmont include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, 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.