What was found in ZIP 36860
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 | 1510 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1510 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 880 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 728 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 630 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 211.42 µg/L 264% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 130 µg/L 217% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 99 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 16.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10.784 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.47 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.4 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2.3 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.7000 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.4000 pCi/L 8% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0160 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0069 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0013 mg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 4/4 | 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 36860
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | AL | 16,923 |
| LOACHAPOKA WATER AUTHORITY | AL | 14,964 |
| SOUTH BULLOCK COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | AL | 8,931 |
| MACON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | AL | 6,951 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 36860 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 36860 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 36860. 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 36860?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 36860. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 36860's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Nitrite, Copper, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.