What was found in ZIP 36544
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 | 2400 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2400 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1600 µg/L 123% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 660 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 190 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 97.5 µg/L 122% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 42.7 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 27.9 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 19 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 19 µg/L 127% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 18.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 13.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 13.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 9.8 pCi/L 65% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 4.88 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.6 pCi/L 92% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.5 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.2100 µg/L 420% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 0.0500 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | 0.0210 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0074 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0016 mg/L 11% 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 36544
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| MOBILE COUNTY WATER & FIRE PRO AUTHORITY | AL | 39,573 |
| ST. ELMO-IRVINGTON WATER AUTHORITY | AL | 10,284 |
| BAYOU LA BATRE UTILITIES | AL | 8,100 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 36544 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 36544 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 36544. 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 36544?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 36544. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 36544's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.