CITY REPORT AL HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 9

Eight Mile, AL: PFAS Found in Water - Home Safety 83/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Eight Mile: B.

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Eight Mile, AL carries a grade in ZipCheckup's upper tier; any health-based violations on record should be checked per water system.

How Eight Mile Compares

Eight Mile83/100
Alabama avg72/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 83
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$145K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation (0.4% of home value)

Key Facts for Eight Mile Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 190 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0084 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 57% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.59.

Eight Mile's Water Providers

Because each listed system has its own federal record, violations at one of the 3 shown below do not apply to the others among the 5 tied to Eight Mile, AL.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Eight Mile, Alabama (population ~12,082), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 367,560 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 9 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Eight Mile: B (83/100)

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

Eight Mile water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0084 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

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

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 28 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 10 1
Gross Alpha (excl. radon and uranium) Radionuclides 10 1
Radium-228 Radionuclides 10 1
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Organic 8 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
36613 B 190 9 Prichard Water Works Board

All ZIP Codes in Eight Mile

  • 36613 [B] - 190 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

Eight Mile Community Health Snapshot

9.7%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
16.1%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.2%
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 16.1% ↑
Mental Health 17.2% ↑

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

What's in Eight Mile's Water?

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 28 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 10 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Gross Alpha (excl. radon and uranium) 10 violations
Radionuclides · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 15 pCi/L

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Eight Mile Infrastructure Age

1987
Median Build Year
57%
Built Before 1986
17%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 57% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

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

Housing Age Profile

By Census estimates, roughly half or more of the homes in Eight Mile were built before 1986; the median build year is 1987.

1987
Median Year Built
57%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
17%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (17%) 1970–1986 (40%) Post-1986 (43%)

Over half of homes in Eight Mile were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Eight Mile

Here the gap between local home values and the estimated repair bill is wide, so the percentage shown below for Eight Mile stays at or under the 1% mark.

Median Home Value
$145,100
Est. Remediation
$600
Remediation as % of home value 0.4%

Estimated remediation costs in Eight Mile can be compared with local home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 12% below the Alabama average.

Eight Mile: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

57%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0084
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Eight Mile: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

31
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$7,365
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Eight Mile contains 31 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $7,365. 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.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Eight Mile, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Eight Mile, AL?
Eight Mile has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 (Grade B) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 190 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Eight Mile?
EPA records list 190 EPA violations, including 9 health-based violations for Eight Mile water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Eight Mile water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Eight Mile is 0.0084 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Eight Mile compare to Alabama average?
Eight Mile has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100, which is at or above the Alabama state average of 72/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Eight Mile?
Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Eight Mile. The related population figure in our data is approximately 12,082 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Eight Mile?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Eight Mile: $600; modeled range $300 to $1,500. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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