Five Points, AL Water Safety: 53/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Five Points ranks below average for tap water safety in AL — health-based violations are documented across multiple service areas in recent EPA monitoring data.
How Five Points Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Five Points Water
- Homes built before 1986: 43% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $900 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 16.37 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Five Points
Residential addresses in Five Points, AL are served by 2 primary water providers out of 2 systems in federal records. Each system maintains separate infrastructure and files its own EPA compliance reports, so service conditions are not uniform across the city.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Five Points, Alabama (population ~1,521), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 27,822 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Five Points — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Five Points: D (53/100)
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
Five Points water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Five Points
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36855 | D | EAST ALABAMA WATER & FIRE PRO DISTRICT | 17,532 |
All ZIP Codes in Five Points
- 36855 [D]
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.
Health Outcomes in Five Points
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
Housing & Infrastructure in Five Points
With 43% 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
Tap water lead levels are shaped by two factors: what the utility delivers, and what the household plumbing adds to it. Older homes contribute disproportionately to that second variable because lead solder was standard in copper plumbing before 1986, and lead pipes were common before 1970. In Five Points, where the median build year is 1981, a substantial share of the housing stock falls into these older categories. The bar chart above breaks out the pre-1970, 1970-to-1986, and post-1986 segments — the key ages for understanding where plumbing-era risk concentrates across the city.
Most homes in Five Points 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.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Five Points Homeowners
Low proportionality — that's the Five Points picture when remediation costs are placed against typical home equity.
Remediation costs in Five Points are relatively low compared to home values. The $300–$1,600 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 7% above the Alabama average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Five Points
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.
Pulling a tap sample fills the gap that utility data cannot close, particularly here where 43% of housing dates from the pre-rule era and citywide monitoring sits at or above the regulatory mark in Five Points.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
What You Can Do in Five Points
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages — your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. An NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter removes most common contaminants.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 43% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
- Review your water system's CCR. Your utility publishes an annual Consumer Confidence Report with detailed test results. Request it or find it online.
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