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 resolvedGadsden, The Wwsb Of The City Of
All resolvedFort Payne, The Ww Bd Of The City Of
Attalla Water Works Board
All resolvedWest Etowah Water & Fire Pro Authority
1 health-basedBig Wills Water & Fire Pro Authority
Reece City (Town Of)
Ridgeville Water Works
Noccalula Chevron
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
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.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: 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.
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.