What was found in ZIP 36526
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 | 3076.75 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 33,372 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5999.55 µg/L — BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2955 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 33,372 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5967 µg/L — BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1044.5 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 33,372 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 91 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 33,372 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 132.6 µg/L — BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 95 µg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 33,372 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 102.7 µg/L — BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 33,372 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 13.7 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 9.6 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 33,372 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 9.46 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 7.94 pCi/L 159% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 pCi/L Main supplier: DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 33,372 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 7.425 pCi/L 50% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 33,372 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.5 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 33,372 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1.6009 µg/L — BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1.23 µg/L 62% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.184 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 33,372 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1.202 µg/L — BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.071 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.067 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.7610 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.6182 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.5283 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Diquat | 0.4315 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 20 µg/L Main supplier: DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 33,372 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.1380 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.0440 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.0400 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 0.0500 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0074 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 33,372 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
| PFBS | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 33,372 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0050 µg/L — BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2023 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
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 36526
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| DAPHNE, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF | AL | 33,372 |
| BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM | AL | 17,268 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 36526 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 36526 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 31 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 36526. 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 36526?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 36526. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 36526's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, Copper, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.