What was found in ZIP 35601
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1850 µg/L 142% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 950 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 620 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 620 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 74 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 54.5 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 19.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 19 µg/L 127% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.97 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.94 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0130 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | 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 35601
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| DECATUR, MUNICIPAL UB OF | AL | 77,103 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 35601 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 35601 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 35601. 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 35601?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 35601. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 35601's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.