What was found in ZIP 36869
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 856 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 16,923 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 822.5 µg/L 8.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 16,923 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 551.9999999999984 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 16,923 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 468.5 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 16,923 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 10.6 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 16,923 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 109.85 µg/L — FT MITCHELL WATER SYSTEM, INC. · 13,509 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 51.99999999999998 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 16,923 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 33.22 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 16,923 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 16.130499999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 16,923 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.499999999999998 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: FT MITCHELL WATER SYSTEM, INC. · 13,509 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.444 pCi/L 16% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 16,923 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 7.099999999999989 pCi/L — FT MITCHELL WATER SYSTEM, INC. · 13,509 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.2559999999999985 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 16,923 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: FT MITCHELL WATER SYSTEM, INC. · 13,509 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.677 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 16,923 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: FT MITCHELL WATER SYSTEM, INC. · 13,509 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.5 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 16,923 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.3000 pCi/L 6% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 16,923 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 0.8000 pCi/L — FT MITCHELL WATER SYSTEM, INC. · 13,509 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0069 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 16,923 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 16,923 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 16,923 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 16,923 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 16,923 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 16,923 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0013 mg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY · 16,923 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 36869
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | AL | 16,923 |
| FT MITCHELL WATER SYSTEM, INC. | AL | 13,509 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 36869 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 36869 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 36869. 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 36869?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 36869. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 36869's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Copper, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.