Dothan, AL: 114 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
5 ZIP codes · 10 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Dothan Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 114 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0032 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 49% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,725 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.32 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Dothan
Federal records list 10 water systems tied to Dothan, AL. Of those, 3 are the primary providers, meaning service conditions, rate structures, and compliance histories can differ depending on where a property sits.
Overview
We track home safety data for 5 ZIP codes in Dothan, Alabama, covering 10 community water systems serving approximately 86,607 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 3 of 5 ZIP codes.
3 of 3 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.
Water Sources
Dothan water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0032 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 3 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 5 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 18 | 3 |
| PFOA | PFAS | 5 | 2 |
| PFNA | PFAS | 5 | 2 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | 2 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36303 | — | 51 | 0 | City of Dothan Utilities, |
| 36301 | — | 43 | 1 | City of Dothan Utilities, |
| 36305 | — | 26 | 0 | City of Dothan Utilities, |
All ZIP Codes in Dothan
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 Dothan
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Dothan
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Dothan's Housing Stock?
With 49% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
A median build year of 1985 in Dothan is characteristic of a mixed-era city where plumbing risk depends heavily on the specific property. Homes built before 1986 may have lead-soldered copper joints; those from before 1970 face the added possibility of lead service lines. The percentages above capture how much of the residential stock falls into each risk era.
Most homes in Dothan 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.
Dothan: Remediation Cost in Perspective
In Dothan, property wealth outpaces what documented remediation typically demands - the equity burden lands well within the low tier.
Remediation costs in Dothan are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,125–$2,575 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 7% above the Alabama average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Dothan
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.
In recent monitoring under the Lead and Copper Rule, citywide samples for Dothan have approached or crossed the regulatory action level on multiple occasions. Combined with 49% of stock dating from the pre-rule era, the picture supports baseline single-tap reads as a standard household-level step.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Dothan
Historical NFIP data for Dothan contains 120 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $21,529. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 50% 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>$1,725</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.
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