HIGHLAND WATER AUTHORITY
AL · PWS ID AL0000580 · Community water system
35
contaminants tested
12
detected
3,963
people served
PFAS detected
“Forever chemicals” from UCMR-5 — the only fresh nationwide measurements (2023–2025).
| Contaminant | Max | Detection rate | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFBA | 0.0176 ug/L | 4/4 | 2024 |
| PFBS | 0.1343 ug/L | 4/4 | 2024 |
| PFHpA | 0.0116 ug/L | 4/4 | 2024 |
| PFHxA | 0.0309 ug/L | 4/4 | 2024 |
| PFOA | 0.0267 ug/L | 4/4 | 2024 |
| PFOS | 0.0278 ug/L | 4/4 | 2024 |
| PFPeA | 0.0508 ug/L | 4/4 | 2024 |
| PFHxS | 0.0031 ug/L | 1/4 | 2024 |
Other contaminants detected
| Contaminant | Max | Detection rate | Source | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 104 UG/L | 60/60 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 46 UG/L | 60/60 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| COPPER, FREE | 67 UG/L | 20/20 | SYR4 | 2019 |
| LEAD SUMMARY | 0.0050 mg/L | 20/20 | LCR | 2025 |
23 contaminants tested, none detected
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Areas served
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