What was found in Uriah'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-Nitrite | 3642 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: URIAH WATER SYSTEM · 3,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 3500 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: URIAH WATER SYSTEM · 3,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 14.8 µg/L 99% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: URIAH WATER SYSTEM · 3,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 10.468 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: URIAH WATER SYSTEM · 3,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 8.075 pCi/L 54% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: URIAH WATER SYSTEM · 3,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.679 µg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: URIAH WATER SYSTEM · 3,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 4.34 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: URIAH WATER SYSTEM · 3,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.3 pCi/L 66% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: URIAH WATER SYSTEM · 3,420 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.7330 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: URIAH WATER SYSTEM · 3,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.6300 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: URIAH WATER SYSTEM · 3,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.5800 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: URIAH WATER SYSTEM · 3,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.5700 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: URIAH WATER SYSTEM · 3,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0070 mg/L 47% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: URIAH WATER SYSTEM · 3,420 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Uriah
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| URIAH WATER SYSTEM | 3,420 |
Frequently asked questions about Uriah tap water
Is Uriah tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Uriah. 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 Uriah?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Uriah, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Uriah's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Uriah include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Lead, TTHM, 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.