What was found in ZIP 36502
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-Nitrite | 3967.5 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WEST ESCAMBIA UTILITIES, INC. · 12,060 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 3781 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WEST ESCAMBIA UTILITIES, INC. · 12,060 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1177.5 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WEST ESCAMBIA UTILITIES, INC. · 12,060 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 1169.5 µg/L 117% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: POARCH CREEK UTILITIES - WEST · 5,961 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 81.2 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WEST ESCAMBIA UTILITIES, INC. · 12,060 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 171.5 µg/L — POARCH CREEK UTILITIES - WEST · 5,961 people · 2018 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 96.05 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WEST ESCAMBIA UTILITIES, INC. · 12,060 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 43.46 µg/L 290% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: WEST ESCAMBIA UTILITIES, INC. · 12,060 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 8.608 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WEST ESCAMBIA UTILITIES, INC. · 12,060 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 10.468 µg/L — URIAH WATER SYSTEM · 3,420 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 9.8 µg/L 9.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WEST ESCAMBIA UTILITIES, INC. · 12,060 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.13 pCi/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: WEST ESCAMBIA UTILITIES, INC. · 12,060 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 8.075 pCi/L — URIAH WATER SYSTEM · 3,420 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7.135 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WEST ESCAMBIA UTILITIES, INC. · 12,060 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 4.34 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: URIAH WATER SYSTEM · 3,420 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 3.739 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: WEST ESCAMBIA UTILITIES, INC. · 12,060 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.3 pCi/L 66% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: URIAH WATER SYSTEM · 3,420 people · 2017 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.62 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST ESCAMBIA UTILITIES, INC. · 12,060 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.4615 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST ESCAMBIA UTILITIES, INC. · 12,060 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.16795 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: POARCH CREEK UTILITIES - WEST · 5,961 people · 2015 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST ESCAMBIA UTILITIES, INC. · 12,060 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.656 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST ESCAMBIA UTILITIES, INC. · 12,060 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.19 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WEST ESCAMBIA UTILITIES, INC. · 12,060 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.2500 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: WEST ESCAMBIA UTILITIES, INC. · 12,060 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1 µg/L — POARCH CREEK UTILITIES - WEST · 5,961 people · 2017 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.8320 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: WEST ESCAMBIA UTILITIES, INC. · 12,060 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.3485 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: WEST ESCAMBIA UTILITIES, INC. · 12,060 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00090 mg/L 6% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WEST ESCAMBIA UTILITIES, INC. · 12,060 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0070 mg/L — URIAH WATER SYSTEM · 3,420 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 36502
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| WEST ESCAMBIA UTILITIES, INC. | AL | 12,060 |
| POARCH CREEK UTILITIES - WEST | AL | 5,961 |
| URIAH WATER SYSTEM | AL | 3,420 |
| FREEMANVILLE WATER SYSTEM | AL | 3,414 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 36502 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 36502 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 36502. 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 36502?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 36502. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 36502's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrite, Copper, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.