Florence, AL: 15 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
5 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Florence Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 15 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0034 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 57% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $750 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.85.
Who Supplies Your Water in Florence
Counting every public water system linked to Florence, AL in federal data gives 4. The list below keeps the 3 largest by reported population served, a figure that covers each system's whole service area rather than the city alone. A household's own supplier is named on its water bill.
Overview
We track home safety data for 5 ZIP codes in Florence, Alabama (population ~65,383), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 106,542 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 4 of 5 ZIP codes.
4 of 4 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
Florence water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0034 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 4 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
5 of 5 ZIP records with known zones are 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.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 12 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 12 | 2 |
| 2,4-D | Organic | 10 | 4 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 6 | 2 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 6 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35633 | — | 15 | 1 | City of Florence Water Department, |
| 35634 | — | 15 | 1 | City of Florence Water Department, |
| 35630 | — | 2 | 0 | City of Florence Water Department, |
| 35632 | — | 2 | 0 | City of Florence Water Department, |
All ZIP Codes in Florence
- 35630 - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35631
- 35632 - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35633 - 15 violations ⚠
- 35634 - 15 violations ⚠
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.
Health Outcomes in Florence
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Top Contaminants in Florence Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Florence
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
Plumbing risk in older housing is tied to the period before 1986, when lead pipes and lead solder were still permitted in new plumbing. Florence's median build year is 1982, and properties from before that year might still contain lead-bearing joints or pipes. Much of that risk sits inside individual properties, which city-level water quality averages don't capture.
Over half of homes in Florence 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.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Florence Homeowners
Estimated remediation for Florence is a small fraction of median property value - one percent or less - though the ratio does not describe any single household.
Estimated remediation costs in Florence can be compared with local home values. The $475–$1,100 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 8% above the Alabama average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Florence
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.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Florence
Historical NFIP data for Florence contains 129 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $12,069. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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 $750 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 Florence, AL