Water Quality in Auburn, AL (36830)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 36830.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 11 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.
49,292
Population
11
Water Systems
19
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)
Auburn Water Works
All resolvedOpelika, Ww Bd. Of The City Of
Smiths Water And Sewer Authority
All resolvedChewacla State Park
Mitchells Quarters Water System
Philips Apartments
Sweetwater Apartments
Auburn Exxon
Tcr Station
Patio Apartments
Greely'S Chevron
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Auburn (36830) 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.