What was found in ZIP 36042
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 633.5 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 14,052 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2149 µg/L — QUINT-MAR WATER AUTHORITY · 8,703 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 215.5 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 14,052 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 210 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 14,052 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 151 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 14,052 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 79.60999999999999 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 14,052 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 34.2605 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: QUINT-MAR WATER AUTHORITY · 8,703 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 30.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 14,052 people · 2023 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 10.325 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 14,052 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 8 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: QUINT-MAR WATER AUTHORITY · 8,703 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.85 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 14,052 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.854999999999999 pCi/L 32% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: QUINT-MAR WATER AUTHORITY · 8,703 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.8299999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 14,052 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 4.61 µg/L — QUINT-MAR WATER AUTHORITY · 8,703 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.4214999999999995 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 14,052 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.7950 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 14,052 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 3.3414999999999977 µg/L — QUINT-MAR WATER AUTHORITY · 8,703 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.7974999999999994 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: QUINT-MAR WATER AUTHORITY · 8,703 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.9380 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: QUINT-MAR WATER AUTHORITY · 8,703 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.9300 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: QUINT-MAR WATER AUTHORITY · 8,703 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.6200 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 14,052 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Carbofuran | 0.4563 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 40 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: QUINT-MAR WATER AUTHORITY · 8,703 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.1530 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: QUINT-MAR WATER AUTHORITY · 8,703 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.0820 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: QUINT-MAR WATER AUTHORITY · 8,703 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 14,052 people · 2025 | 2/2 | 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 36042
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| BUTLER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | AL | 14,052 |
| QUINT-MAR WATER AUTHORITY | AL | 8,703 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 36042 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 36042 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 36042. 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 36042?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 36042. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 36042's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.