Opelika, AL: 21 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
4 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Opelika Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 21 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0021 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,300 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.87 - above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Opelika
Residential water service in Opelika, AL is divided among 3 separate utilities, drawn from 6 systems on file with federal regulators.
Overview
We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Opelika, Alabama (population ~43,973), covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 209,547 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 4 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Water Sources
Opelika water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0021 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 4 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 6 | 2 |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 6 | 2 |
| Radium-226 | Radionuclides | 3 | 2 |
| Contaminant 4100 | Other | 3 | 2 |
| Barium | Inorganic | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36804 | — | 21 | 0 | City of Opelika, Ww Bd. of the |
| 36801 | — | 6 | 0 | City of Opelika, Ww Bd. of the |
All ZIP Codes in Opelika
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 Opelika
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
Top Contaminants in Opelika Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Opelika Homeowners
When remediation costs are measured against Opelika home values, the resulting ratio is in the low tier - addressing documented water and safety issues here claims only a minor fraction of typical equity, and most homeowners are in a position where the financial commitment is straightforward rather than a material burden on their household budget.
Remediation costs in Opelika are relatively low compared to home values. The $600–$2,050 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 28% above the Alabama average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Opelika
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 Opelika 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.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Opelika
Historical NFIP data for Opelika contains 3 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $1,353. 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 <strong>$1,300</strong> 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.
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