What was found in Saraland'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 | 4865 µg/L 122% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SARALAND, BD OF W&S COMMISSIONERS · 13,827 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1250 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SARALAND, BD OF W&S COMMISSIONERS · 13,827 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1178 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SARALAND, BD OF W&S COMMISSIONERS · 13,827 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1010 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SARALAND, BD OF W&S COMMISSIONERS · 13,827 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 83.6 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SARALAND, BD OF W&S COMMISSIONERS · 13,827 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 7.3025 µg/L 9.1% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SARALAND, BD OF W&S COMMISSIONERS · 13,827 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 43.675 µg/L — TURNERVILLE WATER & FIRE PRO DISTRICT · 5,991 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 13 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SARALAND, BD OF W&S COMMISSIONERS · 13,827 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 18.375 µg/L — TURNERVILLE WATER & FIRE PRO DISTRICT · 5,991 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.74 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SARALAND, BD OF W&S COMMISSIONERS · 13,827 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 7.078 µg/L — TURNERVILLE WATER & FIRE PRO DISTRICT · 5,991 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.245 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SARALAND, BD OF W&S COMMISSIONERS · 13,827 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.089 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SARALAND, BD OF W&S COMMISSIONERS · 13,827 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.452 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SARALAND, BD OF W&S COMMISSIONERS · 13,827 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.1725 µg/L — TURNERVILLE WATER & FIRE PRO DISTRICT · 5,991 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.07 pCi/L 7.1% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: SARALAND, BD OF W&S COMMISSIONERS · 13,827 people · 2013
Highest in the city: 2.56 pCi/L — TURNERVILLE WATER & FIRE PRO DISTRICT · 5,991 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.7145 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SARALAND, BD OF W&S COMMISSIONERS · 13,827 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0120 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SARALAND, BD OF W&S COMMISSIONERS · 13,827 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0110 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SARALAND, BD OF W&S COMMISSIONERS · 13,827 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0084 mg/L 56% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SARALAND, BD OF W&S COMMISSIONERS · 13,827 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SARALAND, BD OF W&S COMMISSIONERS · 13,827 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SARALAND, BD OF W&S COMMISSIONERS · 13,827 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SARALAND, BD OF W&S COMMISSIONERS · 13,827 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Saraland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SARALAND, BD OF W&S COMMISSIONERS | 13,827 |
| TURNERVILLE WATER & FIRE PRO DISTRICT | 5,991 |
Frequently asked questions about Saraland tap water
Is Saraland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Saraland. 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 Saraland?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Saraland, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Saraland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Saraland include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.