What was found in Thorsby'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 | 740 µg/L 7.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 600 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 137 µg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 73.4 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 21.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 21.3 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.1 pCi/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.7900 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.5200 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.5000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Thorsby
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CHILTON WATER AUTHORITY | 27,681 |
| THORSBY WATER WORKS BOARD, TOWN OF | 3,579 |
Frequently asked questions about Thorsby tap water
Is Thorsby tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Thorsby. 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 Thorsby?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Thorsby, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Thorsby's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Thorsby include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, TTHM, Lithium. 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.