Water Quality in Dothan, AL

Dothan's water has 1 contaminant above health guidelines. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.

Utility

DOTHAN WATER SYSTEM

People Served

97,146

MCL Violations

0

Last Updated

May 24, 2022

Quick Summary

20
Contaminants Tested
1
Above Guidelines
Above EPA Limits
EPA Status
Same as state average

Contaminants Detected

⚠️ Contaminants Above Health Guidelines (1)

What is Total THMs?

Group of contaminants that form in drinking water systems when a disinfectant, typically chlorine, reacts with organic matter

Health Effects

Drinking water standards for total THMs are based on evidence of carcinogenicity in human and animal studies, as well as liver and kidney toxicity observed in animal studies. Individual THMs have been further associated with developmental, immune, spleen, and genotoxicity.

Affected Organs

spleendevelopmentalkidneysimmune-systemcarcinogensliver

Common Sources

Chlorine disinfection interacting with naturally occurring organic matter in distribution systemsTotal THMs are usually higher in surface water than groundwaterThe release of agricultural and industrial chemicals may also contribute to total THMs in drinking water
Last Tested: May 24, 2022

Understanding the Data

This data comes from your local water utility testing. The bar charts compare detected levels against health guidelines (HGL). Contaminants above the health guideline are shown by default and may require filtration. All other tested contaminants are within safe levels and can be viewed by expanding the section above.

Recommended Water Filters for Dothan

Based on Dothan's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above health guidelines.

Our Pick
BEST LEAD REMOVAL
EDR3RXD1B[2] [Pb] EDR3RXD1B[2] [Pb]

Whirlpool Corporation

EDR3RXD1B[2] [Pb] EDR3RXD1B[2] [Pb]

(3,871 reviews)
26.59

NSF Certified:

NSF-42
NSF-53

Capacity

2001 gal

Filter Life

7 mo

Flow Rate

0.5 gpm

Removes 17 contaminants:

1,2 Dichlorobenzene, Asbestos, Atrazine, Benzene, Carbofuran +12 more

View Details
Highly Rated
BEST LEAD REMOVAL
EDR3RXD1R[2] [Pb] EDR3RXD1R[2] [Pb]

Whirlpool Corporation

EDR3RXD1R[2] [Pb] EDR3RXD1R[2] [Pb]

(3,871 reviews)
26.59

NSF Certified:

NSF-42
NSF-53

Capacity

2001 gal

Filter Life

7 mo

Flow Rate

0.5 gpm

Removes 17 contaminants:

1,2 Dichlorobenzene, Asbestos, Atrazine, Benzene, Carbofuran +12 more

View Details
Highly Rated
BEST LEAD REMOVAL
P1KB1 P1KB1

Sears Brands Management Corporation

P1KB1 P1KB1

(249 reviews)
29.99

NSF Certified:

NSF-401
NSF-42
NSF-53

Capacity

2001 gal

Filter Life

7 mo

Flow Rate

0.5 gpm

Removes 18 contaminants:

1,2 Dichlorobenzene, Asbestos, Atrazine, Benzene, Carbofuran +13 more

View Details
Highly Rated
BEST LEAD REMOVAL
P1KB2 P1KB2

Sears Brands Management Corporation

P1KB2 P1KB2

(249 reviews)
37.94

NSF Certified:

NSF-401
NSF-42
NSF-53

Capacity

1001 gal

Filter Life

3 mo

Flow Rate

0.5 gpm

Removes 19 contaminants:

1,2 Dichlorobenzene, 1,4 Dichlorobenzene, Asbestos, Atrazine, Benzene +14 more

View Details

Frequently Asked Questions

Dothan's water has 1 contaminant above health guidelines. While the water meets federal legal limits, we recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.