What was found in Weaver'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 | 1200 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WEAVER, CITY OF · 7,050 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1166.5 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WEAVER, CITY OF · 7,050 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 309.5 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WEAVER, CITY OF · 7,050 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 81 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WEAVER, CITY OF · 7,050 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 9.995 pCi/L 67% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: WEAVER, CITY OF · 7,050 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.6 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WEAVER, CITY OF · 7,050 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 5.55 pCi/L 111% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WEAVER, CITY OF · 7,050 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 1.195 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WEAVER, CITY OF · 7,050 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.6100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEAVER, CITY OF · 7,050 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0153 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEAVER, CITY OF · 7,050 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0087 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEAVER, CITY OF · 7,050 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEAVER, CITY OF · 7,050 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEAVER, CITY OF · 7,050 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0011 mg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WEAVER, CITY OF · 7,050 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Weaver
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WEAVER, CITY OF | 7,050 |
Frequently asked questions about Weaver tap water
Is Weaver tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Weaver. 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 Weaver?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Weaver, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Weaver's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Weaver include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium, 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.