Water Quality in Auburn, AL (36874)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 36874.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 28 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 84% of US ZIP codes.

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

9,096

Population

8

Water Systems

29

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

Auburn Water Works

All resolved
Surface water 65,313 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.47 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Opelika, Ww Bd. Of The City Of

Surface water 45,621 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.52 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Phenix City Utilities

All resolved
Surface water 42,267 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Smiths Water And Sewer Authority

All resolved
Surface water 31,695 people served
15 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.51 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Russell County Water Authority

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 16,923 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Ft Mitchell Water System

Groundwater 13,509 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Family Style Restaurant

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Bartlett'S Ferry Hydro Plant/Ga Power Co

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
Gross Beta Particle ActivityMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Radium-226Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Radium-228Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.47 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Auburn (36874) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 29.

Fewer violations 84th 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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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