What was found in Webb'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 | 635 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WEBB WATER SYSTEM · 1,521 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 484 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WEBB WATER SYSTEM · 1,521 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 187 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WEBB WATER SYSTEM · 1,521 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 15 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WEBB WATER SYSTEM · 1,521 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 8.7595 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WEBB WATER SYSTEM · 1,521 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.175 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEBB WATER SYSTEM · 1,521 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WEBB WATER SYSTEM · 1,521 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.96 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WEBB WATER SYSTEM · 1,521 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.695 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEBB WATER SYSTEM · 1,521 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.616 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WEBB WATER SYSTEM · 1,521 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.0215 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEBB WATER SYSTEM · 1,521 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.7500 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: WEBB WATER SYSTEM · 1,521 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.7000 pCi/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: WEBB WATER SYSTEM · 1,521 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0027 mg/L 18% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WEBB WATER SYSTEM · 1,521 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Webb
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WEBB WATER SYSTEM | 1,521 |
Frequently asked questions about Webb tap water
Is Webb tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Webb. 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 Webb?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Webb, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Webb's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Webb 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.