Water Quality in MEXIA, AL (36458)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 36458.
85
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
85
Monitoring / Reporting
84
Resolved
What does this mean?
84 of 85 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 85 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 (85 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Benzene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(85)
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
Public Notice
75
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
Toluene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
Toluene
03
Toluene
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
Ethylbenzene
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Toluene
03
How Does This Compare?
MEXIA (36458) has 85 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 1 remains unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
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