Water Quality in Chatom, AL (36518)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 36518.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 4 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are3 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 43% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
2,109
Population
4
Water Systems
3
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (4)
Washington County Water Authority
All resolvedChatom, The Utilities Board Of The Town
All resolvedDeer Park-Vinegar Bend Water & Fpa
Hobson Water System
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
How Does This Compare?
Chatom (36518) has more violations than 43% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 3, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
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.