What was found in ZIP 35020
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 135.8 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BESSEMER WATER SERVICE · 86,091 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 81.875 µg/L 102% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: BESSEMER WATER SERVICE · 86,091 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 38.86 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BESSEMER WATER SERVICE · 86,091 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 11.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BESSEMER WATER SERVICE · 86,091 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 7.38 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BESSEMER WATER SERVICE · 86,091 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0077 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BESSEMER WATER SERVICE · 86,091 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BESSEMER WATER SERVICE · 86,091 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0059 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BESSEMER WATER SERVICE · 86,091 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BESSEMER WATER SERVICE · 86,091 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BESSEMER WATER SERVICE · 86,091 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BESSEMER WATER SERVICE · 86,091 people · 2027 | 1/1 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 35020
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| BESSEMER WATER SERVICE | AL | 86,091 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 35020 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 35020 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 35020. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 35020?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 35020. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 35020's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lithium, Lead, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.