Water Quality in Athens, AL (35620)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 35620.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 5 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are4 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 48% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
10,905
Population
5
Water Systems
4
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)
Limestone County Water And Sewer Auth.
All resolvedAthens, The Waterworks Bd Of The City Of
Elkmont Water Works
Elkmont Rural Village
Salem Skating Rink
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Athens (35620) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.