Water Quality in Fairhope, AL (36567)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 36567.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 53 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 92% of US ZIP codes.

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

16,095

Population

13

Water Systems

55

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

Fairhope, City Of

All resolved
Groundwater 59,484 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Foley, Utilities Board Of The City Of

Groundwater 50,919 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Gulf Shores, The Ub Of The City Of

Groundwater 36,798 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Daphne, Utilities Board Of The City Of

All resolved
Groundwater 33,372 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved

North Baldwin Utilities

All resolved
Groundwater 28,713 people served
36 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Robertsdale, City Of

All resolved
Groundwater 13,242 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

East Central Baldwin County Water & Fpa

All resolved
Groundwater 5,496 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Styx River Water World

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Hilltop Rv Park

1 health-based
Groundwater 264 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Styx River Resort Water System

1 health-based
Groundwater 240 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Sugar Beach Resort, Inc. Dba Wilderness

All resolved
Groundwater 174 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Wilcox Chevron #41327

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

Country Cajun Kitchen

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

8 violations
All resolved
Radium-228Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Gross Beta Particle ActivityMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Radium-226Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
LASSOMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved
DiquatMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
AtrazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4,5-TPMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
OXAMYLMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
GlyphosateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HeptachlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4-DMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MethoxychlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DinosebMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SimazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DalaponMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HEXACHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ToxapheneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndothallMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PicloramMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlordaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndrinMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HexachlorocyclopentadieneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PentachlorophenolMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Benzo(a)pyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CarbofuranMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BHC-GAMMAMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Heptachlor epoxideMonitoring
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

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Fairhope (36567) has more violations than 92% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 55.

Fewer violations 92th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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