What was found in ZIP 36530
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 | 5600 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 5230 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1320 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 490 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 115 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 74.3 pCi/L 495% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 pCi/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 36 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 18 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 18 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 9.7 pCi/L 194% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 6.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 4 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.41 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.22 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.9400 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.0100 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0500 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0027 mg/L 18% 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 36530
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| FOLEY, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF | AL | 50,919 |
| ORANGE BEACH WATER SEWER AND F.P.A. | AL | 17,796 |
| PERDIDO BAY WATER SEWER & FPD | AL | 12,765 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 36530 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 36530 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 36530. 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 36530?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 36530. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 36530's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.