What was found in ZIP 35178
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 3703 µg/L 185% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 2000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1217 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 900 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 857 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 411 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 411 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 199 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 118 µg/L 148% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 84 µg/L 140% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 16.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.03 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 7.2 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.41 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.59 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.5 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.45 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.9130 pCi/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.7760 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.1400 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.1135 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0476 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0310 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0283 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0261 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0217 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0099 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
| PFHXS | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | 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 35178
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION-WATER SERVICES | AL | 40,101 |
| NEW LONDON WATER & FP AUTHORITY | AL | 6,843 |
| STERRETT-VANDIVER WATER SYSTEM, INC. | AL | 3,252 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 35178 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 35178 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 35178. 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 35178?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 35178. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 35178's water?
EPA monitoring detected Barium, Copper, Fluoride, Chlorite, Nitrate, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.