What was found in ZIP 36272
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 581 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CALHOUN COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 32,796 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1050 µg/L — PIEDMONT UTILITIES BOARD · 8,073 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 572 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CALHOUN COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 32,796 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1050 µg/L — PIEDMONT UTILITIES BOARD · 8,073 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 999 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: PIEDMONT UTILITIES BOARD · 8,073 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 63.5 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CALHOUN COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 32,796 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 124 µg/L — FORDS VALLEY & HWY 278 WATER · 5,616 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 78 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CALHOUN COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 32,796 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 6.027 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CALHOUN COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 32,796 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 37.35 µg/L — PIEDMONT UTILITIES BOARD · 8,073 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.8620 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALHOUN COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 32,796 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 32.6 µg/L — CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 11,013 people · 2017 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.389 µg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CALHOUN COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 32,796 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 32.36 µg/L — PIEDMONT UTILITIES BOARD · 8,073 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.7670 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALHOUN COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 32,796 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 9 µg/L — CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 11,013 people · 2017 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.7 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CALHOUN COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 32,796 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 3.9 µg/L — PIEDMONT UTILITIES BOARD · 8,073 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.525 pCi/L 10% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CALHOUN COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 32,796 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.7665 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALHOUN COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 32,796 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1.456 µg/L — PIEDMONT UTILITIES BOARD · 8,073 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CALHOUN COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 32,796 people · 2023 | 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 36272
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CALHOUN COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | AL | 32,796 |
| CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY | AL | 11,013 |
| PIEDMONT UTILITIES BOARD | AL | 8,073 |
| FORDS VALLEY & HWY 278 WATER | AL | 5,616 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 36272 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 36272 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 36272. 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 36272?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 36272. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 36272's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.