What was found in Lisman'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 | 220 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH CHOCTAW WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 3,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 190 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH CHOCTAW WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 3,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 132.8 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH CHOCTAW WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 3,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 18.319999999999997 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH CHOCTAW WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 3,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 16.5 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH CHOCTAW WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 3,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 13.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH CHOCTAW WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 3,450 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6.9525 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH CHOCTAW WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 3,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.9390 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH CHOCTAW WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 3,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.8263 pCi/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: NORTH CHOCTAW WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 3,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NORTH CHOCTAW WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 3,450 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lisman
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NORTH CHOCTAW WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY | 3,450 |
Frequently asked questions about Lisman tap water
Is Lisman tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Lisman. 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 Lisman?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Lisman, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lisman's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lisman include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM, Lead. 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.