Is Carbon Hill, AL Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Carbon Hill, 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.
Where Does Carbon Hill Get Its Water?
Water in Carbon Hill, AL is provided by 3 public water systems: BERRY WATER DEPARTMENT, TOWN OF, CURRY WATER AUTHORITY and JASPER WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD.
How Is Carbon Hill Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine and on-site generated disinfectant. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration) and membrane filtration.
What's in Carbon Hill Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Carbon Hill public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.
| Contaminant | Peak detected | EPA guideline | ZIPs detected | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 9 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFTrDA | 0.007 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | 1 ZIP | Within guideline |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| HFPO-DA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Carbon Hill
Current EPA monitoring data for Carbon Hill 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Carbon Hill Tap Water
Is Carbon Hill tap water safe to drink?
Carbon Hill 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 Carbon Hill tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Carbon Hill water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 11Cl-PF3OUdS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Carbon Hill get its drinking water?
Carbon Hill receives water from 3 public water systems, including BERRY WATER DEPARTMENT, TOWN OF.
Do I need a water filter in Carbon Hill?
Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Carbon Hill. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.
How often is Carbon Hill tap water tested?
Public water systems in Carbon Hill 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 2025-06-23.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Carbon Hill
- 35549 - Carbon Hill tap water report Some concern
Water utilities serving Carbon Hill, 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.
- CARBON HILL UTILITIES BOARDNo recent federal sampling
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