What was found in Eufaula's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1550 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 307 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 301 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 26 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 22.6 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 7 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.87 µg/L 9.8% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 3.9 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.04 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.35 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.2 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.02 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.93 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.5 pCi/L 10% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.21 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.1 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.8300 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.5500 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.4900 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.2700 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00052 mg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Eufaula
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EUFAULA WATER WORKS | 17,970 |
| COWIKEE WATER AUTHORITY | 1,995 |
Frequently asked questions about Eufaula tap water
Is Eufaula tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Eufaula. 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 Eufaula?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Eufaula, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Eufaula's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Eufaula include Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Copper, TTHM. The full list, with the highest level found 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.