CITY REPORT AL HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 1

Fort Mitchell, AL: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 82/100

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Fort Mitchell: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Fort Mitchell, AL scores in the upper band of the ZipCheckup grade.

How Fort Mitchell Compares

Fort Mitchell82/100
Alabama avg72/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 82
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$253K
Median Home Value
$300
Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

What You Should Know About Fort Mitchell Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 7 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0013 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 23% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.83.

Who Supplies Your Water in Fort Mitchell

Multiple utilities show up for Fort Mitchell, AL: 2 are listed here out of 2 tracked federally.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Fort Mitchell, Alabama (population ~8,825), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 30,432 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. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Fort Mitchell: B (82/100)

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

Fort Mitchell water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0013 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 2.

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
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 4 1
Gross Alpha (excl. radon and uranium) Radionuclides 2 1
Radium-226 Radionuclides 2 1
Radium-228 Radionuclides 2 1
Gross Beta Particle Activity Radionuclides 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
36856 B 7 1 Ft Mitchell Water System, Inc.

All ZIP Codes in Fort Mitchell

  • 36856 [B] - 7 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in Fort Mitchell

11%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
17.3%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
18.8%
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 11% ↑
Diabetes 17.3% ↑
Mental Health 18.8% ↑

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

Top Contaminants in Fort Mitchell Water

Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 4 violations
Treatment Technique
Gross Alpha (excl. radon and uranium) 2 violations
Radionuclides · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 15 pCi/L
Radium-226 2 violations
Radionuclides · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 5 pCi/L

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

Housing & Infrastructure in Fort Mitchell

2018
Median Build Year
23%
Built Before 1986
12%
Built Before 1970
PEX or 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

Federal restrictions on lead pipe, solder and flux in new drinking water plumbing date from the 1986 Safe Drinking Water Act amendments; the median build year of 2018 for Fort Mitchell is one reference point against that date.

2018
Median Year Built
23%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
12%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (12%) 1970–1986 (11%) Post-1986 (77%)

Most homes in Fort Mitchell were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Fort Mitchell Homeowners

The remediation-to-value ratio for Fort Mitchell sits at the bottom of the scale.

Median Home Value
$252,700
Est. Remediation
$300
Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Fort Mitchell can be compared with local home values. The $150–$600 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 53% above the Alabama average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Fort Mitchell

23%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0013
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.

For families with young children in Fort Mitchell, two area figures are available: pre-1986 construction at about 23%, and a mean of the ZIP codes' 90th-percentile lead results under 0.010 mg/L. Testing water from the tap a child drinks from gives a home-specific result.

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

Historical NFIP Claim Context in Fort Mitchell

8
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$96,506
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Fort Mitchell contains 8 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $96,506. 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 $300 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 Fort Mitchell, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Fort Mitchell, AL?
Fort Mitchell has an average Home Safety Score of 82/100 (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. 7 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 Fort Mitchell?
EPA records list 7 EPA violations, including 1 health-based violation for Fort Mitchell water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Fort Mitchell water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Fort Mitchell is 0.0013 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 Fort Mitchell compare to Alabama average?
Fort Mitchell has an average Home Safety Score of 82/100, which is at or above the Alabama state average of 72/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Fort Mitchell?
Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Fort Mitchell. The related population figure in our data is approximately 8,825 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Fort Mitchell?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Fort Mitchell: $300; modeled range $150 to $600. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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