Water Quality in Alexander City, AL (36861)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 36861.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 4 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are12 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 70% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
2,853
Population
4
Water Systems
12
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (4)
Alexander City Water Department
Walnut Hill Water Authority
Jacksons Gap Water Authority
All resolvedCamp Ascca
All resolvedContaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Alexander City (36861) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12, 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.