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Capshaw, AL: High Radon Potential Area - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · no water system mapped in our data · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
None mapped
Water Systems
N/A
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 1
County Radon Potential (High)
$600
Est. Remediation

Capshaw Water: The Quick Version

  • Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.66.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Capshaw, Alabama, where no community water system is mapped to its ZIP codes in our data (about 0 residents). The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

No EPA violation count is attached to the tracked ZIP codes of Capshaw in our data (no water system is mapped, or the mapping is held back for review), so violation records are not shown here; the local utility may still have EPA records (search EPA ECHO by system name).

Lead & Copper

  • Lead data: not yet available for Capshaw
  • Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

All ZIP Codes in Capshaw

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for Capshaw

9.7%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.5%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16.4%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 9.7% ↓
Diabetes 12.5% ↑
Mental Health 16.4% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Capshaw

3
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$37,592
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Capshaw contains 3 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $37,592. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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 $600 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Capshaw?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Capshaw: $600; modeled range $400 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Capshaw, AL: High Radon Potential Area - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/al/capshaw/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-cities-al-capshaw,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Capshaw, AL: High Radon Potential Area - Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/al/capshaw/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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