What was found in ZIP 36049
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 | 1978 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 12,021 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2149 µg/L — QUINT-MAR WATER AUTHORITY · 8,703 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 317.135 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 12,021 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 87.48 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 12,021 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 286 µg/L — SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 6,075 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 130.8 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 12,021 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 90.27 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 12,021 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 46.8 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 12,021 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 13.3 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 12,021 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 33.45 µg/L — QUINT-MAR WATER AUTHORITY · 8,703 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 6.92 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 12,021 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 18.54 µg/L — SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 6,075 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.725 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 12,021 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 15.405 µg/L — SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 6,075 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 13.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 12,021 people · 2024 | 3/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 2.2 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 12,021 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 9 µg/L — SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 6,075 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 5.2715 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 12,021 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 8 µg/L — QUINT-MAR WATER AUTHORITY · 8,703 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.2075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 12,021 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5.102 µg/L — SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 6,075 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 12,021 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 4.855 pCi/L — QUINT-MAR WATER AUTHORITY · 8,703 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.1655 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 12,021 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 4.61 µg/L — QUINT-MAR WATER AUTHORITY · 8,703 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 4.1205 µg/L 8.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 12,021 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: QUINT-MAR WATER AUTHORITY · 8,703 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.8845 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 6,075 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 1.756 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 6,075 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.654 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 12,021 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.1700 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 12,021 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 0.9380 µg/L — QUINT-MAR WATER AUTHORITY · 8,703 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.7260 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 12,021 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.2700 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 12,021 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 0.5800 µg/L — SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 6,075 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Carbofuran | 0.4562 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 40 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: QUINT-MAR WATER AUTHORITY · 8,703 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.2760 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 12,021 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.2000 pCi/L 4% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 12,021 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Endrin | 0.1300 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 12,021 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.0820 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: QUINT-MAR WATER AUTHORITY · 8,703 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0084 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 12,021 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.00099 mg/L 6.6% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 12,021 people · 2025 | 3/3 | 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 36049
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| PIKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | AL | 12,021 |
| QUINT-MAR WATER AUTHORITY | AL | 8,703 |
| SOUTH CRENSHAW COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | AL | 6,075 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 36049 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 36049 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 30 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 36049. 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 36049?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 36049. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 36049's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.