Water Quality in Fort Payne, AL (35959)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 35959.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 13 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are17 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 76% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,726
Population
13
Water Systems
17
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)
Northeast Alabama Water, Sewer, And Fpd
All resolvedFort Payne, The Ww Bd Of The City Of
Cherokee County Water Authority
Cedar Bluff Utilities Board
Light House Restaurant
Coffey'S Trailer Court
Chestnuts Marina
J. R.'S Marina
Curley'S Cove
Three Rivers Resort
Gb Brown Trailer Court
Big Oak Campground
Lad Marina & Campground
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?
Fort Payne (35959) has more violations than 76% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 17, 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.