What was found in Hokes Bluff'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 340 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 330 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 123 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 109 µg/L 8.4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 3.1 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.1 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 1.61 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.11 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 60 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 Hokes Bluff
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HOKES BLUFF WATER BOARD | 5,536 |
Frequently asked questions about Hokes Bluff tap water
Is Hokes Bluff tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Hokes Bluff. 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 Hokes Bluff?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Hokes Bluff, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hokes Bluff's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hokes Bluff include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Copper, Lead. 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.