What was found in Ralph'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 611 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 400 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 210 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 190 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 82.3 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 64 µg/L 107% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.1 pCi/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ralph
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FOSTERS-RALPH WATER AUTHORITY | 6,015 |
Frequently asked questions about Ralph tap water
Is Ralph tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 9 contaminants in the water serving Ralph. 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 Ralph?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Ralph, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ralph's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ralph include Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM. 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.