What was found in ZIP 36530
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 | 1310.5 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FOLEY, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 50,919 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5373 µg/L — PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1262.5 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FOLEY, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 50,919 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5217.5 µg/L — PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 760 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FOLEY, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 50,919 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1230 µg/L — PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 41 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FOLEY, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 50,919 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 109.9 µg/L — PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 73.5 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FOLEY, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 50,919 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.6645 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: FOLEY, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 50,919 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 57.65 pCi/L — PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 17.75 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FOLEY, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 50,919 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 25.86 µg/L — PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.7 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FOLEY, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 50,919 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 18 µg/L — PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 15.46 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FOLEY, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 50,919 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 9.445 pCi/L 189% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 5.4125 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 3.853 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.245 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: ORANGE BEACH WATER SEWER AND F.P.A. · 17,796 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.032 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: ORANGE BEACH WATER SEWER AND F.P.A. · 17,796 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.9990 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: ORANGE BEACH WATER SEWER AND F.P.A. · 17,796 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.9400 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.0100 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0500 µg/L Main supplier: FOLEY, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 50,919 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FOLEY, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF · 50,919 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0027 mg/L — PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2023 | 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 36530
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| FOLEY, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF | AL | 50,919 |
| ORANGE BEACH WATER SEWER AND F.P.A. | AL | 17,796 |
| PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD | AL | 12,765 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 36530 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 36530 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 36530. 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 36530?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 36530. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 36530'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.