What was found in ZIP 35661
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | 1050 µg/L 105% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 880 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 660 µg/L 6.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 660 µg/L 6.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 160 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 114 µg/L 143% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 58.7 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 24.4 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 17 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.4 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.63 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.14 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 2 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.6 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chlorobenzene | 1.28 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.5500 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.5100 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0377 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0295 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0198 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0120 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0090 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.00052 mg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | 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 35661
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| MUSCLE SHOALS UTILITY BOARD | AL | 22,467 |
| COLBERT COUNTY RURAL WATER SYSTEM | AL | 13,395 |
| SPRING VALLEY WATER AUTHORITY | AL | 5,520 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 35661 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 35661 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 35661. 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 35661?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 35661. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 35661's water?
EPA monitoring detected Chlorite, Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.