Alexander City Water Department
Alexander City, AL
AL0001265
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- CH
Chlorate
Chlorate forms when chlorine-based disinfectants react with water. It's a byproduct of water treatment that can interfere with thyroid function, especially in infants and pregnant women.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
Barium
1 detection
| Avg Result: | 0.002 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 2.000 ppm |
Bromodichloromethane
6 detections
| Avg Result: | 3.475 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 80.000 ppb |
Chlorite
102 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.606 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 1.000 ppm |
Chloroform
6 detections
| Avg Result: | 8.333 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 70.000 ppb |
Chromium, Hex
6 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.042 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 10.000 ppb |
Copper
33 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.049 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 1.300 ppm |
Contaminants tested
Contaminants that have been tested but not detected
Summary
- People Served
- 29.6K
- Surface Water
- Tallapoosa County
- Data from 2014-2024
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