Cherokee County Water Authority

Piedmont, AL
AL0000189
People Served
11K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Cherokee County
Data from
2020-2022
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • BH

    Bhc-Gamma

    BHC-Gamma, also called Lindane, is a banned pesticide that can enter water from agricultural runoff. It causes nervous system and liver damage when ingested.

    3200.000 ppb
    EPA limit 0.200 ppb
  • ET

    Ethoprop

    Ethoprop is a toxic pesticide used on crops that can contaminate water through agricultural runoff. It harms the nervous system and is dangerous to aquatic life.

    9650.000 ppb
    EPA limit 30.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

1-Butanol

Avg:0.670 ppb
Limit:-

2-Methoxyethanol

Avg:0.130 ppb
Limit:-

2-Propen-1-Ol

Avg:0.170 ppb
Limit:-

Alkalinity, Total

Avg:122.000 ppm
Limit:-

Aluminum

Avg:0.120 ppm
Limit:-

Barium

Avg:0.020 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm
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