Water Quality in BAY MINETTE, AL (36507)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 36507.
80
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
80
Monitoring / Reporting
80
Resolved
What does this mean?
80 of 80 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 80 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 (80 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LASSO | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 10, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| LASSO | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 10, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Nitrate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Simazine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Endothall | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Endothall | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
Violation Timeline
2023(2)
LASSO
03
LASSO
03
2022(60)
Nitrate
03
Nitrate
03
Simazine
03
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
03
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
03
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
03
Endothall
03
Endothall
03
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
03
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
03
2,4-D
03
2,4-D
03
Benzo(a)pyrene
03
Benzo(a)pyrene
03
Chlordane
03
Endrin
03
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
03
Atrazine
03
Atrazine
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
03
Heptachlor
03
2,4,5-TP
03
2,4,5-TP
03
BHC-GAMMA
03
BHC-GAMMA
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
03
Methoxychlor
03
Methoxychlor
03
Toxaphene
03
Toxaphene
03
Dalapon
03
Dalapon
03
Diquat
03
Diquat
03
Glyphosate
03
Glyphosate
03
OXAMYL
03
OXAMYL
03
Picloram
03
Picloram
03
Dinoseb
03
Dinoseb
03
Carbofuran
03
Carbofuran
03
LASSO
03
LASSO
03
Heptachlor epoxide
03
Heptachlor epoxide
03
Pentachlorophenol
03
Pentachlorophenol
03
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
03
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
03
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
03
Simazine
03
Heptachlor
03
Chlordane
03
Endrin
03
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
03
How Does This Compare?
BAY MINETTE (36507) has 80 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.
Reverse Osmosis System
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.