What was found in Southside'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 | 580 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHSIDE WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 12,327 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 570 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHSIDE WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 12,327 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 202 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHSIDE WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 12,327 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 134 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHSIDE WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 12,327 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 18.99 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHSIDE WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 12,327 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 8.154 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHSIDE WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 12,327 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.7 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHSIDE WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 12,327 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.5850 pCi/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: SOUTHSIDE WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 12,327 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0500 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHSIDE WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 12,327 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0250 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHSIDE WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 12,327 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0140 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHSIDE WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 12,327 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0140 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHSIDE WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 12,327 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0130 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHSIDE WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 12,327 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0081 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHSIDE WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 12,327 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHSIDE WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 12,327 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0013 mg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SOUTHSIDE WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD · 12,327 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Southside
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SOUTHSIDE WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD | 12,327 |
Frequently asked questions about Southside tap water
Is Southside tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Southside. 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 Southside?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Southside, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Southside's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Southside include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium, 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.