What was found in Theodore'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 | 582 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MOBILE COUNTY WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 39,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 460 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MOBILE COUNTY WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 39,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 219 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MOBILE COUNTY WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 39,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 198 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MOBILE COUNTY WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 39,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 81.93 µg/L 102% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: MOBILE COUNTY WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 39,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 51.65 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MOBILE COUNTY WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 39,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 37.7 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MOBILE COUNTY WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 39,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 17.76 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOBILE COUNTY WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 39,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOBILE COUNTY WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 39,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 13.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOBILE COUNTY WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 39,573 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 10.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOBILE COUNTY WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 39,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.29 pCi/L 42% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: MOBILE COUNTY WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 39,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOBILE COUNTY WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 39,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.325 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MOBILE COUNTY WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 39,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.5 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MOBILE COUNTY WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 39,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.46 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: MOBILE COUNTY WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 39,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.5200 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: MOBILE COUNTY WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 39,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | 0.0210 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: MOBILE COUNTY WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 39,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0016 mg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MOBILE COUNTY WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 39,573 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Theodore
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MOBILE COUNTY WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY | 39,573 |
Frequently asked questions about Theodore tap water
Is Theodore tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Theodore. 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 Theodore?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Theodore, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Theodore's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Theodore include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.