Auburn Waterworks (AL) Water Quality

Auburn Waterworks is a large public water system in EPA region 4 that provides tap water for the 36832 zip codes. It has 7 facilities where the water supply was tested for 90 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 66.02 µg/L. Some (2 of 32 or 6%) of the latest water samples showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were at or above unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 8 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Auburn Waterworks water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level. 1 of the contaminants were above the reference level, which means they may pose a risk to human health.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (4)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (4)

1,2-diphenylhydrazine (4)

1,3-butadiene (4)

1,4-dioxane (4)

1-butanol (6)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (3)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (3)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (3)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (3)

2,4,6-trichlorophenol (4)

2,4-dichlorophenol (4)

2,4-dinitrophenol (4)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (5)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (5)

2-methoxyethanol (6)

2-methyl-phenol (4)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (6)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (6)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (3)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (3)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (6)

anatoxin-a (8)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (4)

bromomethane (4)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (6)

chlorate (8)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (4)

chloromethane (4)

chlorpyrifos (6)

chromium (8)

chromium-6 (8)

cobalt (8)

cylindrospermopsin (8)

diazinon (4)

dimethipin (6)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (5)

diuron (4)

ethoprop (6)

fonofos (4)

Germanium (6)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (32)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (32)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (32)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (3)

linuron (4)

lithium (3)

Manganese (6)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (5)

molinate (5)

molybdenum (8)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (3)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (3)

nitrobenzene (4)

nitrobenzene (5)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (3)

o-toluidine (6)

oxyfluorfen (6)

perchlorate (3)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (3)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (3)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (3)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (7)

perfluorobutanoic acid (3)

perfluorodecanoic acid (3)

perfluorododecanoic acid (3)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (3)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (7)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (7)

perfluorohexanoic acid (3)

perfluorononanoic acid (7)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (7)

perfluorooctanoic acid (7)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (3)

perfluoropentanoic acid (3)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (3)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (3)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (3)

profenofos (6)

prometon (4)

quinoline (6)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (5)

strontium (8)

tebuconazole (6)

terbacil (5)

terbufos (4)

total microcystins (8)

Total Permethrin (6)

tribufos (6)

vanadium (8)

Sampling Facilities

James E. Estes Water Treatment Plant
Surface Water (SW)

Lab SinkEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well 3
Ground Water (GW)

Well 3Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well # 4
Ground Water (GW)

Well #4 effluentEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)

2229 Turnberry LnDistribution System (DS)
1700 Fairway DrDistribution System (DS)
400 Summer Hill RdDistribution System (DS)
185 Great Ellis LnDistribution System (DS)
2579 Bent Creek RdDistribution System (DS)
213 N. Donahue DrDistribution System (DS)
210 Cary Dr.Distribution System (DS)
307 N. College StDistribution System (DS)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

Max. Res. Time in Dist. SystemMaximum Residence Time (MR)

James E. Estes Water Treatment Plant
Surface Water (SW)

Lake OgletreeEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

LAKE OGLETREE
Surface Water (SW)

LAKE OGLETREE 0804001Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Auburn Waterworks tap water safe to drink?

When was Auburn Waterworks last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on March 25th, 2025.