What was found in ZIP 35178
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 35 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES · 40,101 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 3148.48 µg/L — NEW LONDON WATER & FP AUTHORITY · 6,843 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 10.4 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES · 40,101 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 917.75 µg/L — NEW LONDON WATER & FP AUTHORITY · 6,843 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 820 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES · 40,101 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 702.75 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES · 40,101 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 340 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES · 40,101 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 408.4 µg/L — NEW LONDON WATER & FP AUTHORITY · 6,843 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 374.8 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES · 40,101 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 407.8 µg/L — NEW LONDON WATER & FP AUTHORITY · 6,843 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 189.55 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES · 40,101 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 69.4 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES · 40,101 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 72.66 µg/L — STERRETT-VANDIVER WATER SYSTEM, INC. · 3,252 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 42.025 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES · 40,101 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 51.6 µg/L — STERRETT-VANDIVER WATER SYSTEM, INC. · 3,252 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 14.0075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES · 40,101 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 7.2 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES · 40,101 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.835 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES · 40,101 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.3295 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: NEW LONDON WATER & FP AUTHORITY · 6,843 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.485 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES · 40,101 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.5 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: NEW LONDON WATER & FP AUTHORITY · 6,843 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.5300 µg/L 8.8% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES · 40,101 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 1.311 µg/L — NEW LONDON WATER & FP AUTHORITY · 6,843 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.8658 pCi/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: NEW LONDON WATER & FP AUTHORITY · 6,843 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.7760 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: NEW LONDON WATER & FP AUTHORITY · 6,843 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.1400 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: NEW LONDON WATER & FP AUTHORITY · 6,843 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.1135 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES · 40,101 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0476 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES · 40,101 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0277 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES · 40,101 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0310 µg/L — STERRETT-VANDIVER WATER SYSTEM, INC. · 3,252 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0283 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES · 40,101 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0261 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES · 40,101 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0217 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES · 40,101 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0099 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES · 40,101 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES · 40,101 people · 2023
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0040 mg/L — STERRETT-VANDIVER WATER SYSTEM, INC. · 3,252 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
| PFHXS | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES · 40,101 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
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 35178
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES | AL | 40,101 |
| NEW LONDON WATER & FP AUTHORITY | AL | 6,843 |
| STERRETT-VANDIVER WATER SYSTEM, INC. | AL | 3,252 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 35178 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 35178 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 35178. 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 35178?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 35178. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 35178's water?
EPA monitoring detected Barium, Copper, Fluoride, Chlorite, Nitrate, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.