What was found in Red Level'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 | 319 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: RED LEVEL WATER WORKS · 855 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 309.4 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: RED LEVEL WATER WORKS · 855 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 80 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: RED LEVEL WATER WORKS · 855 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 42.1 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: RED LEVEL WATER WORKS · 855 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 10.93 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: RED LEVEL WATER WORKS · 855 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 8.935 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: RED LEVEL WATER WORKS · 855 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.62 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: RED LEVEL WATER WORKS · 855 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6.14 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: RED LEVEL WATER WORKS · 855 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.624 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RED LEVEL WATER WORKS · 855 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.604 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: RED LEVEL WATER WORKS · 855 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.18 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: RED LEVEL WATER WORKS · 855 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.7295 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RED LEVEL WATER WORKS · 855 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.5820 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: RED LEVEL WATER WORKS · 855 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.5285 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: RED LEVEL WATER WORKS · 855 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.5080 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RED LEVEL WATER WORKS · 855 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0024 mg/L 16% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: RED LEVEL WATER WORKS · 855 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Red Level
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| RED LEVEL WATER WORKS | 855 |
Frequently asked questions about Red Level tap water
Is Red Level tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Red Level. 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 Red Level?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Red Level, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Red Level's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Red Level include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium. 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.