Anniston, AL: 7 Violations — 70/100 (2026)
7 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
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 Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Anniston, AL
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Anniston's 7 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Anniston Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 7 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.001 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 5 systems on the federal record.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 7 ZIP codes in Anniston, Alabama (population ~48,613), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 139,806 people region-wide.
7 of 7 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Anniston: B (70/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Anniston water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0010 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 8 | 7 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36201 | A | 1 | 0 | Anniston Alabama, the Wwsb of the City O |
| 36202 | B | 1 | 0 | Anniston Alabama, the Wwsb of the City O |
| 36204 | B | 1 | 0 | Anniston Alabama, the Wwsb of the City O |
| 36205 | C | 1 | 0 | Anniston Alabama, the Wwsb of the City O |
| 36206 | C | 1 | 0 | Anniston Alabama, the Wwsb of the City O |
| 36207 | C | 1 | 0 | Anniston Alabama, the Wwsb of the City O |
| 36210 | C | 1 | 0 | Anniston Alabama, the Wwsb of the City O |
All ZIP Codes in Anniston
- 36201 [A] — 1 violation
- 36202 [B] — 1 violation
- 36204 [B] — 1 violation
- 36205 [C] — 1 violation
- 36206 [C] — 1 violation
- 36207 [C] — 1 violation
- 36210 [C] — 1 violation
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
Updated daily.
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: Flood History & Water Damage Risk
How does Anniston's flood record connect to local water quality? The NFIP documents 76 claims — enough to signal recurring events — and 57% of ZIP codes carry FEMA flood zone status. That combination places flooding in the category of factors that can periodically affect water infrastructure, even if the area isn't among the highest-exposure communities in the NFIP dataset.
Anniston has a moderate flood history with 76 FEMA claims averaging $8,361 per payout. 57% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$2,229</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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