Alexander City
AL

Is Alexander City, AL Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Alexander City, AL tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Contaminants including lithium have been detected at or below guideline thresholds.

1Water system
1ZIP codes
0%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Metro areaAlexander City, AL
Latest data2024-02-19

Where Does Alexander City Get Its Water?

Water in Alexander City, AL is provided by 1 public water system: ALEXANDER CITY WATER DEPARTMENT.

How Is Alexander City Tap Water Treated?

Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine and on-site generated disinfectant. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration).

What's in Alexander City Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Alexander City public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.

ContaminantPeak detectedEPA guidelineZIPs detectedStatus
lithium 9 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFTrDA 0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L 1 ZIP Within guideline
PFBA 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
6:2 FTS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
8:2 FTS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for Alexander City

Current EPA monitoring data for Alexander City shows contaminant levels within guideline thresholds across all ZIP codes in this dataset. As with all public water systems, sensitive populations may choose to use a certified filter for additional peace of mind.

Best Broad-Spectrum Filters for This Water Profile

This city profile includes PFAS detections, chlorine disinfection, and other dissolved contaminants. Reverse osmosis (RO) systems certified under NSF/ANSI 58 provide broad reduction coverage; for PFAS specifically, confirm NSF/ANSI P473 or equivalent PFAS reduction certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alexander City Tap Water

Is Alexander City tap water safe to drink?

Alexander City tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Sensitive populations may still choose to use a certified filter as a precaution.

What contaminants are in Alexander City tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in Alexander City water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, PFBA. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does Alexander City get its drinking water?

Alexander City receives water from one public water system, including ALEXANDER CITY WATER DEPARTMENT.

Do I need a water filter in Alexander City?

Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Alexander City. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.

How often is Alexander City tap water tested?

Public water systems in Alexander City are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2024-02-19.

Tap water reports by ZIP in Alexander City

Water utilities serving Alexander City, AL

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

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