Overview
Legal does not necessarily equal safe.
- Getting a passing grade from the federal government does not mean the water meets the latest health guidelines.
- Legal limits for contaminants in tap water have not been updated in almost 20 years.
- The best way to ensure clean tap water is to keep pollution out of source water in the first place.
AquaPura's analysis shows 5 contaminant(s) detected in Dothan Utilities's water exceed recommended health guidelines, though they may be within legal limits set by the EPA.
Contaminants Detected
Chromium (hexavalent)*
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.0873 ppb
No Legal Limit
4.4x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.02 ppb
0.02 ppb
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.967 ppb
Legal Limit: 60 ppb
9.7x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.1 ppb
0.1 ppb
Haloacetic acids (HAA9)*
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 1.23 ppb
No Legal Limit
20x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.06 ppb
0.06 ppb
This Utility: 0.023 ppt
Legal Limit: 10 ppb
23x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.001 ppb
0.001 ppb
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 3.47 ppb
Legal Limit: 80 ppb
23x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.15 ppb
0.15 ppb
This Utility: 0.275 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1 ppt
1 ppt
This Utility: 0.00368 ppb
No Legal Limit
This Utility: 0.107 ppb
Legal Limit: 100 ppb
This Utility: 0.184 ppb
Legal Limit: 6 ppb
EWG's Health Guideline:
3 ppb
3 ppb
This Utility: 0.013 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1 ppt
1 ppt
This Utility: 0.0563 ppm
Legal Limit: 10 ppm
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.14 ppm
0.14 ppm
This Utility: 0.023 ppt
Legal Limit: 4 ppt
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.3 ppt
0.3 ppt
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.013 ppt
Legal Limit: 4 ppt
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.09 ppt
0.09 ppt
Find a Filter
See which water filtration technologies are effective at reducing the contaminants detected in this utility's water supply.
Carbon Filters
Filters 4 contaminants exceeding guidelines (+11 others)
Can reduce the levels of many common contaminants.
Pros
- Lower upfront cost
- Reduced maintenance
Cons
- Does not remove all contaminants
Reverse Osmosis
Filters 5 contaminants exceeding guidelines (+20 others)
Can reduce the levels of many common contaminants.
Pros
- Most effective
Cons
- Higher upfront cost
- Requires more maintenance
- Wastes water
Other Considerations
Ion Exchange
PROS: Softens hard water, Reduces some contaminants
CONS: Doesn't remove all contaminants
Whole-House Filters
PROS: Useful for reducing radiologicals and TCE
CONS: Expensive to install and maintain, Risk of bacterial contamination
Explore filter options for each contaminant. See which technologies are effective at reducing specific contaminants.
| Contaminant | Activated Carbon | Reverse Osmosis | Ion Exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminants Above Health Guidelines | |||
| Chromium (hexavalent)* | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9)* | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Other Contaminants Detected | |||
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (6:2 FTSA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Aluminum | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Barium | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Benzene | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Beryllium | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bromochloromethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Bromomethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Chlorate* | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Chromium (total) | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Dieldrin | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Fluoride | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Manganese | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Mercury (inorganic) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Molybdenum | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| N-ethyl perfluorooctane sulfonamido acetic acid (N-EtFOSAA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Nitrate | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nitrate and nitrite | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Strontium* | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vanadium* | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
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