What was found in ZIP 35040
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1200 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1130 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 450 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 170 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 91.4 µg/L 114% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 46 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 21.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Chloroform | 15.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 9 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2 pCi/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.8000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.7000 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0850 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0330 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0210 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0190 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0190 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0140 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0100 mg/L 67% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 4/4 | LCR |
| Pfhpa | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 35040
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| ALABASTER WATER DEPARTMENT, CITY OF | AL | 40,986 |
| CHILTON WATER AUTHORITY | AL | 27,681 |
| CALERA, THE WWB OF TE CITY OF | AL | 26,982 |
| COLUMBIANA, THE WW BOARD OF THE TOWN OF | AL | 12,903 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 35040 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 35040 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 35040. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 35040?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 35040. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 35040's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Copper, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.