Water Quality in Anniston, AL (36260)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 36260.

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 12 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 72% of US ZIP codes.

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

4,626

Population

8

Water Systems

13

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

Anniston Alabama, The Wwsb Of The City O

All resolved
Surface water 56,646 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Calhoun County Water Authority

Purchased surface water 32,796 people served
0 violations

Oxford Water Works & Sewer Board

1 health-based
Surface water 29,556 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sylacauga Utilities Board

Surface water 24,087 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.58 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Talladega Water And Sewer Board, City Of

All resolved
Surface water 20,250 people served
8 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Jacksonville Water Works, Gas And Sewer

Purchased surface water 14,217 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lincoln, City Of

All resolved
Groundwater 13,923 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Stuckey'S Pecan Shoppe #15

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TrichloroethyleneHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Radium-228Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Radium-226Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Gross Beta Particle ActivityMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Anniston (36260) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 13.

Fewer violations 72th 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.

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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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