Water Quality in HURTSBORO, AL (36860)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 36860.
87
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
87
Monitoring / Reporting
87
Resolved
What does this mean?
87 of 87 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 87 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (87 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2021 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Tetrachloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2021 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Tetrachloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2021 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Tetrachloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2021 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
Violation Timeline
2024(3)
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
2021(84)
Carbon tetrachloride
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
Toluene
03
Toluene
03
Toluene
03
Toluene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Benzene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
Benzene
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
How Does This Compare?
HURTSBORO (36860) has 87 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
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