What was found in Joppa'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 65.5 µg/L 82% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: JOPPA HULACO & RYAN WATER AUTHORITY · 5,220 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 37.894999999999996 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: JOPPA HULACO & RYAN WATER AUTHORITY · 5,220 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 31.2 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: JOPPA HULACO & RYAN WATER AUTHORITY · 5,220 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.530499999999999 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: JOPPA HULACO & RYAN WATER AUTHORITY · 5,220 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0069 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JOPPA HULACO & RYAN WATER AUTHORITY · 5,220 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JOPPA HULACO & RYAN WATER AUTHORITY · 5,220 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: JOPPA HULACO & RYAN WATER AUTHORITY · 5,220 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Joppa
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| JOPPA HULACO & RYAN WATER AUTHORITY | 5,220 |
Frequently asked questions about Joppa tap water
Is Joppa tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Joppa. 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 Joppa?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Joppa, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Joppa's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Joppa include TTHM, Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead, Pfba. 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.