What was found in Stevenson'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 | 1630 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF · 4,101 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1600 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF · 4,101 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 24.66 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF · 4,101 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 22.4 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF · 4,101 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.56 pCi/L 17% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF · 4,101 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.1865 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF · 4,101 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.1095 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF · 4,101 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.4185 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF · 4,101 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| P-Dichlorobenzene | 1.2335 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 75 µg/L Main supplier: STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF · 4,101 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF · 4,101 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF · 4,101 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0012 mg/L 8% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF · 4,101 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Stevenson
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| STEVENSON, UTIL. BOARD OF THE TOWN OF | 4,101 |
Frequently asked questions about Stevenson tap water
Is Stevenson tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Stevenson. 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 Stevenson?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Stevenson, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Stevenson's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Stevenson include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U. 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.