Uriah Water System Inc.

Uriah, AL
AL0001056
People Served
3.4K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Monroe County
Data from
2022-2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

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

  • CO

    Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

    Radium-226 and -228 are radioactive elements that enter water from eroding rock and soil. These naturally occurring contaminants increase the risk of cancer.

    7.000 pci/l
    EPA limit 5.000 pci/l
  • MA

    Manganese

    Manganese is a metal found in rocks and soil. It enters water through erosion and industrial processes. While essential in small amounts, excess can harm the nervous system.

    780.000 ppb
    EPA limit 50.000 ppb
  • NI

    Nitrite

    Nitrite is a nitrogen compound from fertilizers and waste. It converts to nitrate in the body and can cause oxygen deficiency in infants, known as "blue baby syndrome".

    2.100 ppm
    EPA limit 1.000 ppm

Other Contaminants Detected

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

Alkalinity, Total

Avg:35.300 ppm
Limit:-

Aluminum

Avg:0.010 ppm
Limit:-

Barium

Avg:0.050 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Calcium

Avg:2.600 ppm
Limit:-

Carbon Dioxide

Avg:8.800 ppm
Limit:-

Chloride

Avg:7.600 ppm
Limit:-
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Contaminants tested