What was found in Margaret'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 | 38.8 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MARGARET WATER WORKS · 6,336 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 22.16 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MARGARET WATER WORKS · 6,336 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0238 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARGARET WATER WORKS · 6,336 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0172 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARGARET WATER WORKS · 6,336 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0092 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARGARET WATER WORKS · 6,336 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARGARET WATER WORKS · 6,336 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MARGARET WATER WORKS · 6,336 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Margaret
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MARGARET WATER WORKS | 6,336 |
Frequently asked questions about Margaret tap water
Is Margaret tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Margaret. 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 Margaret?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Margaret, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Margaret's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Margaret include TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFBS, Pfpea, 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.