Water Quality in COLUMBIA, AL (36319)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 36319.
119
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
119
Monitoring / Reporting
118
Resolved
What does this mean?
118 of 119 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 119 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 (119 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Radium-226 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| DICHLOROMETHANE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| DICHLOROMETHANE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| HEXACHLOROBENZENE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| HEXACHLOROBENZENE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2022(116)
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
Radium-226
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
03
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
Diquat
03
Diquat
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
03
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
03
Toxaphene
03
Toxaphene
03
Carbofuran
03
Carbofuran
03
Pentachlorophenol
03
Pentachlorophenol
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
Picloram
03
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
03
Heptachlor epoxide
03
Heptachlor epoxide
03
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
03
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Atrazine
03
Atrazine
03
Radium-228
03
Radium-228
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
Endrin
03
Endrin
03
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
03
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
Toluene
03
Toluene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
BHC-GAMMA
03
BHC-GAMMA
03
Methoxychlor
03
Methoxychlor
03
Dalapon
03
Dalapon
03
Endothall
03
Endothall
03
Glyphosate
03
Glyphosate
03
OXAMYL
03
OXAMYL
03
Simazine
03
Simazine
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
03
Dinoseb
03
Dinoseb
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
03
Heptachlor
03
LASSO
03
LASSO
03
Heptachlor
03
2,4-D
03
2,4-D
03
2,4,5-TP
03
2,4,5-TP
03
Benzo(a)pyrene
03
Benzo(a)pyrene
03
Chlordane
03
Chlordane
03
Gross Beta Particle Activity
03
Picloram
03
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Gross Beta Particle Activity
03
Gross Beta Particle Activity
03
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
03
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
03
Radium-228
03
Radium-228
03
Radium-226
03
Radium-226
03
2021(3)
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
How Does This Compare?
COLUMBIA (36319) has 119 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 1 remains unresolved. 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.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
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.