What was found in Prattville'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 | 910 µg/L 9.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 880 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 342 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 270 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 238 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 95.6 µg/L 119% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 42 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 35.4 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 10 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 8.6 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.7 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.2 pCi/L 35% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.26 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 2.9 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.9500 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chlorobenzene | 0.7970 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.3900 pCi/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.3300 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.3200 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.1600 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0883 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0328 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0228 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0216 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0192 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0147 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0124 mg/L 83% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
| Pfhpa | 0.0076 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Prattville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PRATTVILLE, THE WW BOARD OF THE CITY OF | 46,614 |
| AUTAUGA CO WATER AUTHORITY | 7,710 |
| FIVE STAR WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT | 100 |
Frequently asked questions about Prattville tap water
Is Prattville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 31 contaminants in the water serving Prattville. 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 Prattville?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Prattville, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Prattville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Prattville include Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper. 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.