What was found in ZIP 36568
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 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2400 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1600 µg/L 123% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 190 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 7 µg/L 8.8% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.7 pCi/L 45% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.6 pCi/L 92% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.3800 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.2100 µg/L 420% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 0.0500 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0074 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0012 mg/L 8% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 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 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 36568
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| ST. ELMO-IRVINGTON WATER AUTHORITY | AL | 10,284 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 36568 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 36568 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 36568. 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 36568?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 36568. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 36568's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium, Lead, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.