Water Quality in Decatur, AL (35650)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 35650.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 6 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are21 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 79% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
13,473
Population
6
Water Systems
21
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)
Decatur, Municipal Utilities Board Of
West Morgan-East Lawrence W&S Authority
All resolvedNe Morgan Co Water And Sewer Authority
Hartselle Utility Board
West Lawrence Water Coop
All resolvedMoulton Water Works Board
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Decatur (35650) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 21, 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.