National Drinking Water Database
Chlorate in Alabama
Chlorate is a disinfection byproduct (unregulated chlorine dioxide byproduct), an herbicide and a pollutant from explosives.
The Most Polluted Communities in Alabama
1 water utilities reported detecting Chlorate in tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies
Ranked by highest average Chlorate level
| Rank | System | Population Served | Positive test results of total reported tests | Average Level (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montgomery Water Works Montgomery, AL | 237,390 | 10 of 12 | 135.06 ppb (0 to 229.33 ppb) |
Health Based Limits for Chlorate
There are no health based standards that EWG is using for this chemical
Violation Summary for Chlorate in Alabama
There are no violations reported for this contaminant in Alabama