What was found in ZIP 36542
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 | 1180 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 40,947 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1120 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 40,947 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1085 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 40,947 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 43.75 µg/L 292% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 40,947 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 22.4 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 40,947 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 12.24 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 40,947 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.47 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 40,947 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 40,947 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.5575 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 40,947 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.155 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 40,947 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.728 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 40,947 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.8975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 40,947 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0024 mg/L 16% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 40,947 people · 2025 | 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 36542
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| GULF SHORES, THE UB OF THE CITY OF | AL | 40,947 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 36542 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 36542 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 36542. 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 36542?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 36542. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 36542's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Lead, Copper, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.