Monroeville, AL Water Safety: 96/100 (2026)
3 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Tap water in Monroeville, AL scores well — low violation counts, above-average safety grade.
How Monroeville Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Monroeville Water: The Quick Version
- Average lead level: 0.0014 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 17.57 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Monroeville
Water delivery in Monroeville, AL is handled by 3 utilities rather than a single system — drawn from 4 providers in federal records, each filing its own compliance reports and setting its own rates.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in Monroeville, Alabama (population ~9,583), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 18,135 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Monroeville — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Monroeville: A (96/100)
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
Monroeville water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0014 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes 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): 3 ZIP codes
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36460 | A | City of Monroeville, Water Works Bd. of | 9,885 |
| 36461 | A | City of Monroeville, Water Works Bd. of | 9,885 |
| 36462 | A | City of Monroeville, Water Works Bd. of | 9,885 |
All ZIP Codes in Monroeville
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.
CDC Health Data for Monroeville
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
Monroeville: Remediation Cost in Perspective
In Monroeville, the equity impact of remediation is proportionally small — not the kind of financial commitment that rises to the level of a genuine planning constraint, but a minor share of what most properties here are worth.
Remediation costs in Monroeville are relatively low compared to home values. The $800–$1,800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 27% below the Alabama average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Monroeville
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.
Lead risk in Monroeville appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Monroeville
Flood risk in Monroeville occupies the middle ground: 14 NFIP claims and 67% of local ZIP codes within FEMA flood zones. At that level, the risk pathways connecting flooding to water quality — treatment system stress, well infiltration, distribution backflow — become relevant considerations during significant flood events, even if day-to-day water quality is unaffected by flood history.
Monroeville has a moderate flood history with 14 FEMA claims averaging $3,734 per payout. 67% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,200</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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