What was found in ZIP 35960
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 640 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 575 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 209 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 110 µg/L 138% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 97.3 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 87.2 µg/L 145% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 60 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 38.8 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 32.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 10.4 pCi/L 69% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 10.4 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.4 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.04 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9500 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.6300 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chlorobenzene | 0.5180 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0119 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0113 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0076 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0072 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0013 mg/L 8.9% 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 35960
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHEAST ALABAMA WATER SEWER AND FPD | AL | 47,070 |
| CHEROKEE COUNTY WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY | AL | 11,013 |
| CAVE SPRING | GA | 4,248 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 35960 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 35960 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 35960. 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 35960?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 35960. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 35960's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, Fluoride, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.