Water Quality in Gadsden, AL (35901)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 35901.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 4 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are23 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 81% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
18,769
Population
4
Water Systems
23
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (4)
Gadsden, The Wwsb Of The City Of
All resolvedCherokee County Water Authority
Northeast Etowah County Water Co-Op
Whorton Bend Water Authority
Contaminants Found
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 & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Gadsden (35901) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 23, 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.