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Is there lead in Alabama's tap water?

5.4PPBparts per billion of lead in Mcwa Genesee's water at the latest test, from 2022 to 2024

Under the legal limit of 15 ppb

Water companies that supply Alabama

2 public water companies list Alabama as a place they supply. The biggest is Mcwa Genesee, with about 16,541 people. The highest latest result among Alabama's water companies is 5.4 parts per billion, at Mcwa Genesee. None of the 2 with results was above 15 at its latest test. Small ones like Alabama Water District No.2 supply just their own grounds or street; most of Alabama gets its water from Mcwa Genesee. Your water bill names yours.

Mcwa Geneseeabout 16,541 people · latest lead test: 5.4 ppb · 585-442-2001
The Alabama Water District No.2about 1,119 people · latest lead test: 3.5 ppb · 585-948-9341

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