Water Quality in Jackson, AL (36451)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 36451.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 6 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are4 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 48% of US ZIP codes.

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

4,842

Population

6

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

Jackson Water Works & Sewer Board

All resolved
Surface water 11,715 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Grove Hill Water Works

All resolved
Groundwater 5,280 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 2200 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Clarke County Water System

Purchased surface water 2,190 people served
0 violations

Mid-Clarke Water System

All resolved
Purchased groundwater 1,530 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 5.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1400 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Old Suggsville Water And Fpa

Purchased surface water 1,146 people served
0 violations

Little River State Forest

Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

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
6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
2200 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Jackson (36451) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 48th percentile More violations

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.

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