Water Quality in Fairhope, AL (36559)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 36559.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 5 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are46 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 90% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
221
Population
5
Water Systems
46
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)
Fairhope, City Of
All resolvedFoley, Utilities Board Of The City Of
Gulf Shores, The Ub Of The City Of
Daphne, Utilities Board Of The City Of
All resolvedNorth Baldwin Utilities
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Fairhope (36559) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 46, 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.