Water Quality in Hamilton, AL (35570)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 35570.

Past Health-Based Violations

4 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 22 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.

11,138

Population

6

Water Systems

26

Violations (5yr)

4

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

Hamilton Water And Wastewater Department

All resolved
Surface water 10,500 people served
15 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Vernon Water And Sewer Board

All resolved
Groundwater 9,801 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Marion County Public Water Authority

4 health-based
Purchased surface water 3,660 people served
10 violations (5yr) · 4 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Gravel Springs Jr High School

Groundwater 105 people served
0 violations

Four Oaks Steak House

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

Hope You Like It Mhp

Groundwater 15 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
7 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
ChloriteMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, 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
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
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?

Hamilton (35570) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 26.

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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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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