What was found in Glencoe'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 890 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 720 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 650 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 6 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 4.7 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.9000 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.7000 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Glencoe
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GLENCOE WATER WORKS BOARD | 6,465 |
Frequently asked questions about Glencoe tap water
Is Glencoe tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Glencoe. 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 Glencoe?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Glencoe, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Glencoe's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Glencoe include Barium, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.