Water Quality in TROY, AL (36081)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 36081.
22
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
22
Monitoring / Reporting
22
Resolved
What does this mean?
22 of 22 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 22 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (22 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinoseb | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Dinoseb | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Dinoseb | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Dinoseb | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Radium-228 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Radium-228 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Radium-228 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Radium-228 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Radium-228 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Radium-226 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2023(18)
Dinoseb
03
Dinoseb
03
Dinoseb
03
Dinoseb
03
Radium-228
03
Radium-228
03
Radium-228
03
Radium-228
03
Radium-228
03
Radium-226
03
Radium-226
03
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
03
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
03
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
03
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
03
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
03
Gross Beta Particle Activity
03
Gross Beta Particle Activity
03
2021(4)
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
How Does This Compare?
TROY (36081) has 22 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
Whole House Carbon Filter
A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.
Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.