Water Quality in Gadsden, AL (35903)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 35903.
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.
17,113
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
Hokes Bluff Water Board
Tillison Bend Water Authority
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Gadsden (35903) 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.