What was found in Millbrook'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1940 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 674 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 402 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 360 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 201 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 82.6 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 65 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 35 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 21.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.84 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.8 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.7 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.41 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 0.5000 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.4000 pCi/L 8% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0730 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0270 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0190 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0190 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0170 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0120 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0059 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Millbrook
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TRI COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM | 11,832 |
| MILLBROOK UTILITIES | 5,451 |
Frequently asked questions about Millbrook tap water
Is Millbrook tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Millbrook. 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 Millbrook?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Millbrook, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Millbrook's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Millbrook include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Nitrite. 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.