What was found in ZIP 36471
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 | 2549.62 µg/L 196% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY · 5,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 564 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY · 5,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 48.3 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY · 5,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 32 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY · 5,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 32 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY · 5,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 25.274 µg/L 168% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY · 5,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY · 5,196 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 17.78 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY · 5,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 16.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY · 5,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.609 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY · 5,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.546 pCi/L 44% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY · 5,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.546 µg/L 9.2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY · 5,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.3715 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY · 5,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.96 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY · 5,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.12025 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY · 5,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.004 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY · 5,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 0.8720 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY · 5,196 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.8270 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY · 5,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.5348 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY · 5,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.4900 pCi/L 9.8% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY · 5,196 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.1430 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY · 5,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.1304 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY · 5,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY · 5,196 people · 2023 | 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 36471
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY | AL | 5,196 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 36471 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 36471 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 36471. 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 36471?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 36471. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 36471's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.