Water Quality in Fort Payne, AL (35954)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 35954.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 42 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 89% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

12,054

Population

9

Water Systems

43

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)

Northeast Alabama Water, Sewer, And Fpd

All resolved
Surface water 47,070 people served
17 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.34 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Gadsden, The Wwsb Of The City Of

All resolved
Surface water 44,637 people served
23 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Fort Payne, The Ww Bd Of The City Of

Surface water 25,107 people served
0 violations

Attalla Water Works Board

All resolved
Groundwater under influence of surface water 8,403 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

West Etowah Water & Fire Pro Authority

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 6,900 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Big Wills Water & Fire Pro Authority

Groundwater 2,301 people served
0 violations

Reece City (Town Of)

Purchased surface water 861 people served
0 violations

Ridgeville Water Works

Purchased surface water 240 people served
0 violations

Noccalula Chevron

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

2 violations
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

2 violations
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.34 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Fort Payne (35954) has more violations than 89% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 43.

Fewer violations 89th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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