What was found in ZIP 36040
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 | 210 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LOWNDES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 3,675 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 210 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LOWNDES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 3,675 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 7.177999999999996 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LOWNDES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 3,675 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.9955000000000003 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LOWNDES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 3,675 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.5599999999999998 pCi/L 10% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: LOWNDES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 3,675 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.5800 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LOWNDES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 3,675 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LOWNDES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 3,675 people · 2023 | 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 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 36040
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| LOWNDES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | AL | 3,675 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 36040 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 36040 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 36040. 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 36040?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 36040. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 36040's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.