Limestone County Water System
Athens, AL
AL0000833
- People Served
- 65K
- Water Source
- Surface Water
- Counties
- Limestone County
- Data from
- 2023
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.
- ET
Ethylene Dibromide
Ethylene dibromide is a synthetic chemical once used in pesticides and leaded gasoline. It can contaminate groundwater and is linked to cancer and reproductive harm.
- ME
Methoxychlor
Methoxychlor is a banned pesticide that can enter water through agricultural runoff. It disrupts hormones and harms reproductive health in humans and animals.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.
1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane
Avg: | 0.010 ppb |
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Limit: | 0.200 ppb |
2,4,5-TP
Avg: | 0.100 ppb |
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Limit: | 50.000 ppb |
2,4-D
Avg: | 1.000 ppb |
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Limit: | 70.000 ppb |
Alachlor
Avg: | 0.100 ppb |
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Limit: | 2.000 ppb |
Aldicarb
Avg: | 2.000 ppb |
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Limit: | - |
Aldicarb Sulfone
Avg: | 2.000 ppb |
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Limit: | - |
Contaminants tested
Summary
- People Served
- 65K
- Surface Water
- Limestone County
- Data from 2023
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