What was found in ZIP 35903
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1013 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OF · 44,637 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 50.35 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OF · 44,637 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 846 µg/L — GLENCOE WATER WORKS BOARD · 6,465 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 340 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OF · 44,637 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 670 µg/L — GLENCOE WATER WORKS BOARD · 6,465 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 326 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OF · 44,637 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 642 µg/L — GLENCOE WATER WORKS BOARD · 6,465 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 54.8 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OF · 44,637 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 124 µg/L — FORDS VALLEY & HWY 278 WATER · 5,616 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 54.12 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OF · 44,637 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 24.98 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OF · 44,637 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 15.515 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OF · 44,637 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.853 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OF · 44,637 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.2 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: HOKES BLUFF WATER BOARD · 5,536 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.438 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OF · 44,637 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1 pCi/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OF · 44,637 people · 2012
Highest in the ZIP: 2.1 pCi/L — HOKES BLUFF WATER BOARD · 5,536 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 1.5575 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: HOKES BLUFF WATER BOARD · 5,536 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.0385 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OF · 44,637 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.7000 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: GLENCOE WATER WORKS BOARD · 6,465 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.1554 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OF · 44,637 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0565 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OF · 44,637 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0349 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OF · 44,637 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0324 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OF · 44,637 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0320 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OF · 44,637 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0191 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OF · 44,637 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0117 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OF · 44,637 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OF · 44,637 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0025 mg/L 17% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OF · 44,637 people · 2024 | 4/4 | 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 35903
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OF | AL | 44,637 |
| GLENCOE WATER WORKS BOARD | AL | 6,465 |
| FORDS VALLEY & HWY 278 WATER | AL | 5,616 |
| HOKES BLUFF WATER BOARD | AL | 5,536 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 35903 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 35903 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 35903. 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 35903?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 35903. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 35903's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Barium, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.