What was found in ZIP 35905
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1130 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 890 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 720 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 650 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 200 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 107 µg/L 134% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 42.2 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 16.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.55 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.6 pCi/L 11% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.06 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.9000 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.7000 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.1554 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0565 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0349 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0324 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0320 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0191 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0117 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0025 mg/L 17% 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 35905
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| GADSDEN, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OF | AL | 44,637 |
| CALHOUN COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | AL | 32,796 |
| GLENCOE WATER WORKS BOARD | AL | 6,465 |
| FORDS VALLEY & HWY 278 WATER | AL | 5,616 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 35905 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 35905 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 35905. 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 35905?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 35905. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 35905's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Barium, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.