Northeast Alabama Water (AL) Water Quality

Northeast Alabama Water is a large public water system in EPA region 4 that provides tap water for the 35755, 35951, 35957, 35960 - 35963, 35968, 35973 - 35976, 35981, 35986, 35989 zip codes. It has 13 facilities where the water supply was tested for 78 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 35.57 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 8 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Northeast Alabama Water water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (26)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (26)

1,3-butadiene (26)

1,4-dioxane (26)

1-butanol (17)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (19)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (19)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (19)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (19)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (12)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (12)

2-methoxyethanol (17)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (17)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (12)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (19)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (19)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (17)

anatoxin-a (39)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (26)

bromomethane (26)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (17)

chlorate (52)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (26)

chloromethane (26)

chlorpyrifos (17)

chromium (52)

chromium-6 (52)

cobalt (52)

cylindrospermopsin (39)

dimethipin (17)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (12)

ethoprop (17)

Germanium (17)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (12)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (12)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (12)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (19)

lithium (22)

Manganese (17)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (12)

molinate (12)

molybdenum (52)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (22)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (22)

nitrobenzene (12)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (19)

o-toluidine (17)

oxyfluorfen (17)

perchlorate (13)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (19)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (19)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (19)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (45)

perfluorobutanoic acid (19)

perfluorodecanoic acid (19)

perfluorododecanoic acid (19)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (19)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (45)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (45)

perfluorohexanoic acid (19)

perfluorononanoic acid (45)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (45)

perfluorooctanoic acid (45)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (19)

perfluoropentanoic acid (19)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (22)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (22)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (19)

profenofos (17)

quinoline (17)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (12)

strontium (52)

tebuconazole (17)

terbacil (12)

total microcystins (40)

Total Permethrin (17)

tribufos (17)

vanadium (52)

Sampling Facilities

Monsanto TP
Surface Water (SW)

Tennessee RiverEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Waterloo Springs TP
Surface Water (SW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Highpoint TP
Surface Water (SW)

Tennessee RiverEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Cave Springs
Ground Water (GW)

Cave Springs MMEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Cherokee County
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

Cherokee County MMEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Albertville Water
Surface Water (SW)

Albertville Water MMEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)

5615 County Road 27Distribution System (DS)
1672 County Road 400Distribution System (DS)
131 County Road 26Distribution System (DS)
2933 Beulah RoadDistribution System (DS)
DSMRT for Cave SpringsMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

DSMRT for Monsanto TPMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Waterloo Springs TPMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Highpoint TPMaximum Residence Time (MR)
Cherokee CountyMaximum Residence Time (MR)
Centre WaterMaximum Residence Time (MR)
Albertville WaterMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Centre Water
Surface Water (SW)

Centre Water MMEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

MANNING QUARRY TREATMENT PLANT
Surface Water (SW)

Manning QuarryEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

MANNING QUARRY
Surface Water (SW)

MANNING QUARRY 1422001Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

TENNESSEE RIVER (MONSANTO)
Surface Water (SW)

TENNESSEE RIVER (MO 1422002Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WATERLOO SPRING
Surface Water (SW)

WATERLOO SPRINGS(1422003Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Northeast Alabama Water tap water safe to drink?

When was Northeast Alabama Water last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on May 29th, 2025.