Alexander City Water Department (AL) Water Quality

Alexander City Water Department is a large public water system in EPA region 04 that provides tap water for the 35010, 35011, 35089 zip codes. It has 2 facilities where the water supply was tested for 23 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

Contaminants

1-butanol

1-butanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 2 µg/L and a reference level of 700 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Alexander City Water Department showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.

Tallapoosa River
Charle C. Adams Water TP
3/20/2019
71 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-methoxyethanol

2-methoxyethanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.4 µg/L and a reference level of 21 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Alexander City Water Department showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

Tallapoosa River
Charle C. Adams Water TP
3/20/2019
71 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 35 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Alexander City Water Department showed levels of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol).

Tallapoosa River
Charle C. Adams Water TP
3/20/2019
71 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 60 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Alexander City Water Department showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 28.93 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

28.93µg/L
3050 Crosswinds Road
Distribution System
3/20/2019
71 months ago
28.62 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
1862 Reeves Road
Distribution System
3/20/2019
71 months ago
26.49 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
486 Haliana Road
Distribution System
3/20/2019
71 months ago
28.93 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
239 McClellan Industrial Drive
Distribution System
3/20/2019
71 months ago
26.48 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dibromochloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids).

3050 Crosswinds Road
Distribution System
3/20/2019
71 months ago
4.77 µg/L
1862 Reeves Road
Distribution System
3/20/2019
71 months ago
4.74 µg/L
486 Haliana Road
Distribution System
3/20/2019
71 months ago
4.38 µg/L
239 McClellan Industrial Drive
Distribution System
3/20/2019
71 months ago
4.65 µg/L

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Chlorodibromoacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids).

3050 Crosswinds Road
Distribution System
3/20/2019
71 months ago
33.39 µg/L
1862 Reeves Road
Distribution System
3/20/2019
71 months ago
31.23 µg/L
486 Haliana Road
Distribution System
3/20/2019
71 months ago
33.31 µg/L
239 McClellan Industrial Drive
Distribution System
3/20/2019
71 months ago
31.13 µg/L

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.006 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Alexander City Water Department showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

Tallapoosa River
Charle C. Adams Water TP
3/20/2019
71 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

anatoxin-a

anatoxin-a is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about anatoxin-a.

Tallapoosa River
Charle C. Adams Water TP
11/23/2020
51 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Butylated Hydroxyanisole.

Tallapoosa River
Charle C. Adams Water TP
3/20/2019
71 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

chlorpyrifos

chlorpyrifos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 2 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Alexander City Water Department showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

Tallapoosa River
Charle C. Adams Water TP
3/20/2019
71 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

cylindrospermopsin

cylindrospermopsin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.7 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Alexander City Water Department showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.

Tallapoosa River
Charle C. Adams Water TP
11/23/2020
51 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

dimethipin

dimethipin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 140 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Alexander City Water Department showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.

Tallapoosa River
Charle C. Adams Water TP
3/20/2019
71 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

ethoprop

ethoprop is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 1.14 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Alexander City Water Department showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

Tallapoosa River
Charle C. Adams Water TP
3/20/2019
71 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Germanium

Germanium is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Germanium.

Tallapoosa River
Charle C. Adams Water TP
3/20/2019
71 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Manganese

Manganese is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 300 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Alexander City Water Department showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 1.3 µg/L. Learn more about Manganese.

Tallapoosa River
Charle C. Adams Water TP
3/20/2019
71 months ago
1.3 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

o-toluidine

o-toluidine is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about o-toluidine.

Tallapoosa River
Charle C. Adams Water TP
3/20/2019
71 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

oxyfluorfen

oxyfluorfen is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 200 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Alexander City Water Department showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

Tallapoosa River
Charle C. Adams Water TP
3/20/2019
71 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

profenofos

profenofos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Alexander City Water Department showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

Tallapoosa River
Charle C. Adams Water TP
3/20/2019
71 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

quinoline

quinoline is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.01 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Alexander City Water Department showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.

Tallapoosa River
Charle C. Adams Water TP
3/20/2019
71 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tebuconazole

tebuconazole is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 190 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Alexander City Water Department showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.

Tallapoosa River
Charle C. Adams Water TP
3/20/2019
71 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Microcystin

Total Microcystin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Alexander City Water Department showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.

Tallapoosa River
Charle C. Adams Water TP
11/23/2020
51 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Permethrin

Total Permethrin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 3.344 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Alexander City Water Department showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

Tallapoosa River
Charle C. Adams Water TP
3/20/2019
71 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tribufos

tribufos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.6 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Alexander City Water Department showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

Tallapoosa River
Charle C. Adams Water TP
3/20/2019
71 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility NameWater Type/Source
Charle C. Adams Water TPSurface Water (SW)
Distribution SystemSurface Water (SW)

FAQ

Is Alexander City Water Department tap water safe to drink?

When was Alexander City Water Department last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between March 20th, 2019 and November 23rd, 2020.