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Dothan Utilities (City of) water quality

EPA test results and violation history for Dothan Utilities (City of) in Alabama. Public water system ID AL0000681. Serves ZIP codes 36301, 36303, 36305, 36312, 36321, 36345, 36350, 36352.

NDmax PFOA, ppt (limit 4)
NDmax PFOS, ppt (limit 4)
1of 29 PFAS detected
—lead, ppb (90th percentile)

ND = not detected. PFAS from EPA UCMR 5 (2023–2025); lead and violations from EPA SDWIS.

What EPA records show for Dothan Utilities (City of)

  • PFAS detected (1 compound)Detected: 6:2 FTS. PFOA/PFOS were at or under EPA's 4 ppt limit.

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PFAS showed up in your utility's testing, though under EPA's limit. If you want it out entirely, reverse osmosis is the option that reliably does that. A pitcher is the cheaper middle ground.

Best match for your water

iSpring RCC7AK Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis System

Under-sink reverse osmosis · $$
  • Good for: PFAS, nitrate, arsenic, fluoride, radium, lead and most other dissolved contaminants
  • Install: Under the kitchen sink, about an hour with basic tools
  • Manufacturer lists NSF/ANSI 58 testing. Reverse osmosis is the treatment EPA names as most effective for PFAS.
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Other good options

ZeroWater 10-Cup Pitcher

Pitcher · $
  • Good for: A low-cost first step for PFOA/PFOS and lead
  • Install: None
  • Manufacturer lists IAPMO certification for lead, chromium and PFOA/PFOS reduction.
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PUR PLUS Faucet Mount Filter

Faucet mount · $
  • Good for: Lead from older pipes, chlorine taste and odor, mercury, some pesticides
  • Install: Screws onto most standard faucets in a few minutes
  • ✓ Verified in NSF directory. PUR faucet mounts are listed by NSF under NSF/ANSI 53 for lead and NSF/ANSI 42 for chlorine.
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Questions

Does Dothan Utilities (City of) water have PFAS?

Yes. EPA UCMR 5 testing detected 6:2 FTS. The highest PFOA result was 0 ppt and the highest PFOS result was 0 ppt, against an EPA limit of 4 ppt each.

Is Dothan Utilities (City of) tap water safe to drink?

Lead from home plumbing isn't captured by utility data, so a certified filter is worthwhile in older homes.

What water filter should I use in Dothan Utilities (City of)'s service area?

Reverse osmosis if you want PFAS gone. PFAS showed up in your utility's testing, though under EPA's limit. If you want it out entirely, reverse osmosis is the option that reliably does that. A pitcher is the cheaper middle ground.

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