Anniston, AL: PFAS Found in Water - Home Safety 81/100
7 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Anniston: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Unlike many cities its size in AL, Anniston keeps health-based violation rates low - systems here score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.
How Anniston Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Anniston Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 49 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0011 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $2,229 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.85 - above typical levels.
Anniston's Water Providers
With 3 utilities splitting service in Anniston, AL, water accountability is distributed across 6 systems on the federal record.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 7 ZIP codes in Anniston, Alabama (population ~48,613), covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 142,581 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 4 of 7 ZIP codes.
4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Anniston: B (81/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Anniston water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0011 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 4 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 6 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 1 ZIP code
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 8 | 4 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 8 | 1 |
| PFOA | PFAS | 5 | 4 |
| PFNA | PFAS | 5 | 4 |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | 4 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36201 | B | 28 | 1 | Anniston Alabama, the Wwsb of the City O |
| 36207 | — | 24 | 1 | Anniston Alabama, the Wwsb of the City O |
| 36205 | — | 22 | 0 | Anniston Alabama, the Wwsb of the City O |
| 36206 | — | 22 | 0 | Anniston Alabama, the Wwsb of the City O |
All ZIP Codes in Anniston
- 36201 [B] - 28 violations ⚠
- 36202
- 36204
- 36205 - 22 violations
- 36206 - 22 violations
- 36207 - 24 violations ⚠
- 36210
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Anniston Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Anniston's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Anniston
Middle of the range - Anniston homeowners face a remediation share that calls for real financial attention without reaching crisis territory.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Anniston. The estimated $1,486–$3,014 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 18% above the Alabama average.
Anniston: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Anniston appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Anniston: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Anniston contains 76 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $12,985. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 75% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$2,229</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Anniston, AL