What was found in ZIP 35956
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 575 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2170 µg/L — DOUGLAS WATER AUTHORITY · 19,179 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 606.7 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1571 µg/L — DOUGLAS WATER AUTHORITY · 19,179 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 141.4 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 193.85 µg/L — DOUGLAS WATER AUTHORITY · 19,179 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 94.81 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 63.45 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 94.025 µg/L — SARDIS CITY WATER BOARD · 5,328 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 36.28 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 70.225 µg/L — SARDIS CITY WATER BOARD · 5,328 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 60 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 37.97 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 21.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.04 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 11.12 µg/L — SARDIS CITY WATER BOARD · 5,328 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 9.9315 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 9.215 pCi/L 61% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2016 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.47 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.127 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5.5745 µg/L — DOUGLAS WATER AUTHORITY · 19,179 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 3.82 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: DOUGLAS WATER AUTHORITY · 19,179 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.76 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9500 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2016 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.6270 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Chlorobenzene | 0.5180 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.1200 µg/L — WEST ETOWAH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 6,900 people · 2024 | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0430 µg/L — WEST ETOWAH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 6,900 people · 2024 | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0072 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0250 µg/L — WEST ETOWAH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 6,900 people · 2024 | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0210 µg/L — WEST ETOWAH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 6,900 people · 2024 | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0200 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: DOUGLAS WATER AUTHORITY · 19,179 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0119 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0170 µg/L — WEST ETOWAH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 6,900 people · 2024 | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0113 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0140 µg/L — WEST ETOWAH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 6,900 people · 2024 | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0076 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0079 µg/L — WEST ETOWAH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY · 6,900 people · 2024 | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0013 mg/L 8.9% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD · 47,070 people · 2025 | 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 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 35956
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD | AL | 47,070 |
| DOUGLAS WATER AUTHORITY | AL | 19,179 |
| WEST ETOWAH WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY | AL | 6,900 |
| SARDIS CITY WATER BOARD | AL | 5,328 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 35956 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 35956 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 35956. 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 35956?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 35956. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 35956's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.