Water Quality in Auburn, AL (36801)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 36801.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 12 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are19 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 78% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
25,438
Population
12
Water Systems
19
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)
Auburn Water Works
All resolvedOpelika, Ww Bd. Of The City Of
Smiths Water And Sewer Authority
All resolvedEast Alabama Water & Fire Pro District
Madrid Welcome Center (U S 231)
Highway 280 Rest Area
Cedar Truck Stop
Pines Motel And Restaurant
Town & Country Mobile Estates
Harris I-65 Texaco
Solomans Tp&S Seafood
Dot District Office, Div 4 Dist 3
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Auburn (36801) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 19, 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.