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Poor Water Quality

Opelika, AL 36801

Lee County · Population served: 94,656

Water Systems Serving This Area

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BEULAH UTILITIES DISTRICT
Surface water · Pop. 10,389
PWSID: AL0000180
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OPELIKA, WW BD. OF THE CITY OF
Surface water · Pop. 45,621
PWSID: AL0000816
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SMITHS WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY
Surface water · Pop. 31,695
PWSID: AL0000820
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MACON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
Surface water · Pop. 6,951
PWSID: AL0000867

Contaminants Detected

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
Lead
5.0
15 ppb 1 ppb Warning

PFAS / Forever Chemicals

17 detected 7 above EPA limits
CompoundLevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
PFOA11.0 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFOA8.8 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFBA7.7 pptNo standard500 pptUnregulated
PFOS6.4 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFPeA6.4 pptNo standard—Unregulated
PFOS6.3 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFOS6.2 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFPeA6.2 pptNo standard—Unregulated

Violation History (Last 5 Years)

134Total (5yr)
1Health-Based
125Major