What was found in Smiths'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 | 1090 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SMITHS WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 33,555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1083 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SMITHS WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 33,555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 902.5 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SMITHS WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 33,555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 859.8 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: SMITHS WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 33,555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 80.47999999999993 µg/L 101% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: SMITHS WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 33,555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 73.14999999999996 µg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SMITHS WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 33,555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 39.059999999999995 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SMITHS WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 33,555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 9.03 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SMITHS WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 33,555 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.8545 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SMITHS WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 33,555 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.634 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SMITHS WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 33,555 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.17 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SMITHS WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 33,555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.2000 pCi/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: SMITHS WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 33,555 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0063 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SMITHS WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 33,555 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0062 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SMITHS WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 33,555 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0059 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SMITHS WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 33,555 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SMITHS WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 33,555 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SMITHS WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 33,555 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.00051 mg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SMITHS WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 33,555 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Smiths
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SMITHS WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY | 33,555 |
Frequently asked questions about Smiths tap water
Is Smiths tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Smiths. 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 Smiths?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Smiths, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Smiths's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Smiths include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Chlorite, TTHM. 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.