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 since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0021 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $525 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.87.
Who Supplies Your Water in Opelika
Service in Opelika, AL can differ by address: 6 water systems are tied to the area in federal records, and the 3 largest are listed with their violation records.
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 of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 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
4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha (excl. radon and uranium) | Radionuclides | 6 | 2 |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 6 | 2 |
| Radium-226 | Radionuclides | 3 | 2 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | Radionuclides | 3 | 2 |
| Arsenic | 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
- 36801 - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 36802
- 36803
- 36804 - 21 violations recorded for mapped water systems
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). 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 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
This section sets two area figures side by side for Opelika: the median home value and an estimated remediation cost. Here the estimate equals no more than 1% of that value, which places the city in the low tier; it is an area estimate, and the cost for any one property can be higher or lower.
Estimated remediation costs in Opelika can be compared with local home values. The $325–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 28% above the Alabama average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Opelika
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.
Available area-level lead records for Opelika do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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 $525 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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