What was found in Elberta's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 5373 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 5217.5 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1230 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 109.9 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 57.65 pCi/L 384% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 pCi/L Main supplier: PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 25.86 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 18 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 13.255 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 9.445 pCi/L 189% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 5.4125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 3.853 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.878 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.738 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.9400 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0027 mg/L 18% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD · 12,765 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Elberta
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD | 12,765 |
Frequently asked questions about Elberta tap water
Is Elberta tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Elberta. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Elberta?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Elberta, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Elberta's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Elberta include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.