What was found in ZIP 36532
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 | 5690 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRHOPE, CITY OF · 59,850 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5999.55 µg/L — BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 5400 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRHOPE, CITY OF · 59,850 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5967 µg/L — BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1100 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRHOPE, CITY OF · 59,850 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 119.2 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRHOPE, CITY OF · 59,850 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 132.6 µg/L — BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 112.65 µg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRHOPE, CITY OF · 59,850 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 98.2 µg/L 9.8% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRHOPE, CITY OF · 59,850 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 14 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRHOPE, CITY OF · 59,850 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.9 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRHOPE, CITY OF · 59,850 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 13.7 µg/L — BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 9.46 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 6.595 µg/L 8.2% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRHOPE, CITY OF · 59,850 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.002 pCi/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1.23 µg/L 62% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.202 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.071 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.067 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.9770 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRHOPE, CITY OF · 59,850 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.7610 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.6182 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.5283 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.1380 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.0440 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.0400 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 0.0500 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0150 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRHOPE, CITY OF · 59,850 people · 2025 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0074 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRHOPE, CITY OF · 59,850 people · 2025 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0014 mg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FAIRHOPE, CITY OF · 59,850 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0015 mg/L — BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM · 17,268 people · 2024 | 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 36532
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| FAIRHOPE, CITY OF | AL | 59,850 |
| BELFOREST WATER SYSTEM | AL | 17,268 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 36532 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 36532 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 30 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 36532. 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 36532?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 36532. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 36532's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, Copper, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.