PETERMAN, Alabama Tap Water Quality

5,196 people served · 1 water system

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PETERMAN, Alabama is a small town with 5,196 residents served by a single public water system. Water service covers ZIP code 36471.

PETERMAN's water utilities have recorded a small number of EPA health-based violations in the last five years. These were resolved through standard corrective action.

EPA reporting identifies Atrazine among the regulated contaminants associated with PETERMAN's recent health-based violations. Each contaminant has different sources, health implications, and recommended mitigation steps — links to the full EPA reference for each are listed alongside the violation history below.

Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS

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ZIP Codes Served

36471

Health-Based Violations (Last 5 Years)

EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving PETERMAN. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.

Atrazinechemical

EPA Code 2039 · Maximum Contaminant Level Exceedance

violation

EPA Limit

0.003 mg/L

Last Reading

.0061 MG/L

First Reported

Oct 2025

Most Recent

Oct 2025

What this violation means

Atrazine is one of the most widely used herbicides in US agriculture, primarily on corn and sorghum. Spring runoff from farm fields creates seasonal spikes in atrazine levels in surface water sources across the Midwest. Long-term exposure is linked to hormone disruption and reproductive effects.

Recommended precautions

→Granular activated carbon removes atrazine — most carbon filters work.
→Reverse osmosis provides additional protection.
→Atrazine spikes are seasonal — utilities monitor quarterly averages, but acute exposure can occur in spring.

Read the complete guide to Atrazine

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations only. Older violations may have been resolved; check your utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report for current status.

Water Systems Serving PETERMAN

SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY

PWSID: AL0001426

5,196 served

1 violation

What Can You Do?

✅ Request your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) — required by law.
✅ Use an NSF-certified water filter if violations involve lead, arsenic, or PFAS.
✅ Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing (reduces lead).
✅ Check back monthly — we update data from the EPA every 30 days.

About this data

This overview reflects EPA SDWIS data published as of 2026-05-18. It covers active Community Water Systems (CWS) that exceeded federal Maximum Contaminant Levels during the past five-year EPA reporting window. For up-to-the-minute information, request a current Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, or review the EPA's public dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PETERMAN, Alabama tap water safe to drink?▼

This city's water had minor EPA violations in the last 5 years.

How many EPA violations does PETERMAN have?▼

PETERMAN has 1 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 1 water system serving 5,196 people.

What contaminants have been found in PETERMAN water?▼

The following EPA-regulated contaminants have been detected: 2039. View details about each contaminant, health effects, and recommended precautions above in the violations table.

Should I use a water filter in PETERMAN?▼

Using an NSF-certified water filter is recommended if your area has violations involving lead, arsenic, or PFAS. For other contaminants, consult your local water utility. Check the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for detailed guidance.

What should I do if there are violations in PETERMAN?▼

Request your water utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which is required by the EPA. Follow the utility's guidance on boil water advisories. Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing. Use an NSF-certified filter if needed based on your water system's violations.