Water Quality in Rainsville, AL (35740)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 35740.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 6 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are36 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 87% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,443
Population
6
Water Systems
36
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)
Section (Wwb Of The Town Of)
All resolvedScottsboro Water Works
Bridgeport Utilities Board
All resolvedTown-Ko Restaurant
North Jackson Hospital
Russell Cave National Monument
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Rainsville (35740) has more violations than 87% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 36, 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.