Water Quality in Decatur, AL (35175)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 35175.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 24 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 82% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

4,860

Population

7

Water Systems

25

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)

Decatur, Municipal Utilities Board Of

Surface water 77,103 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Arab, Water Works Board Of The City Of

All resolved
Surface water 34,800 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

West Morgan-East Lawrence W&S Authority

All resolved
Surface water 30,000 people served
16 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.76 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Albertville, Municipal Ub Of The City Of

All resolved
Surface water 29,367 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Ne Morgan Co Water And Sewer Authority

Purchased surface water 25,854 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.03 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hartselle Utility Board

Purchased surface water 22,233 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Union Grove Utility Board

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 3,045 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Decatur (35175) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 25.

Fewer violations 82th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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