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Cook Springs, AL Home Safety Data by ZIP

Name: Water Quality Data for Cook Springs, AL
Creator: ZipCheckup
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1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

N/A

ZIPs with Violations

Zone 2

Radon Risk (Moderate)

$400

Est. Remediation

Cook Springs Water: The Quick Version

Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
CDC health risk index: 14.31 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Cook Springs, Alabama, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 214 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Cook Springs.

Lead & Copper

Lead data: not yet available for Cook Springs
Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

All ZIP Codes in Cook Springs

35052

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.

CDC Health Data for Cook Springs

10%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

13%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

17.4%

Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10% ↑

Diabetes 13% ↑

Mental Health 17.4% ↑

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

How Old Is Cook Springs's Housing Stock?

1995

Median Build Year

Built Before 1986

Built Before 1970

Copper

Likely Pipe Material

Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Copper plumbing joined with lead solder was standard practice through the mid-1980s - a design choice that federal regulators prohibited in 1986. Cook Springs's residential inventory, centered around a median build year of 1995, is weighted toward the post-prohibition era. That context is relevant because the primary plumbing risk in older homes comes not from the municipal water supply but from what happens as water moves through lead-jointed pipes inside the structure - an exposure pathway that newer homes mostly avoid.

1995

Median Year Built

Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Most homes in Cook Springs were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Cook Springs, AL

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

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Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

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Infrastructure

Water system age, source indicators, and CO/gas safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Cook Springs?

Estimated remediation costs in Cook Springs average $400 per household, ranging from $0 to $800. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.

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APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Cook Springs, AL Home Safety Data by ZIP. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/al/cook-springs/

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Page version: August 2026.