What was found in ZIP 35160
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 | 2510 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2510 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1420 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 830 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 330 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 100.9 µg/L 126% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 73 µg/L 122% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 27.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | 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 | 3/4 | 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 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 6.56 µg/L 131% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 6.3 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.2 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 3.6 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.1 pCi/L 62% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 2.8 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.01 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | 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 |
| Toluene | 1.4 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.8000 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.6600 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.5700 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.3000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Styrene | 0.2200 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 100 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 | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 4/4 | LCR |
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 35160
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| OXFORD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD | AL | 31,239 |
| TALLADEGA WATER & SEWER BOARD, CITY OF | AL | 20,250 |
| TALLADEGA COUNTY COMMISSION | AL | 4,749 |
| CENTRAL TALLADEGA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | AL | 3,600 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 35160 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 35160 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 37 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 35160. 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 35160?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 35160. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 35160's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, Copper, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.