What was found in Talladega'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 | 2510 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2510 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1420 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 830 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 330 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 118.1 µg/L 148% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 73 µg/L 122% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 27.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 19.7 µg/L 394% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 15 µg/L 300% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 9.1 pCi/L 61% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 7 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 7 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.1 pCi/L 62% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 2.8 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 1.7 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | 1.68 µg/L 840% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 0.2000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1.4 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 1.2 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.8000 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0150 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0112 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0064 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0059 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0015 mg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 4/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Talladega
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TALLADEGA WATER & SEWER BOARD, CITY OF | 20,250 |
| TALLADEGA COUNTY COMMISSION | 4,749 |
| WATER WORKS, INC. | 594 |
| WALDO, TOWN OF | 426 |
Frequently asked questions about Talladega tap water
Is Talladega tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 31 contaminants in the water serving Talladega. 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 Talladega?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Talladega, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Talladega's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Talladega include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, 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.