Alabama — 3rd District
119th Congress · 100 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-17
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-17
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 100 ZIP codes in Alabama's 3rd District: the district earns a grade B (71/100). 196 EPA violations on record, 12 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
100 ZIP codes tracked in Alabama's 3rd District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35011 | Alexander City | 98 | A | 4 (1 health) |
| 2 | 36256 | Daviston | 97 | A | 1 |
| 3 | 36862 | Lafayette | 97 | A | 4 |
| 4 | 35010 | Alexander City | 94 | A | 4 (1 health) |
| 5 | 36853 | Dadeville | 94 | A | 11 (1 health) |
| 6 | 36850 | Camp Hill | 92 | A | 6 |
| 7 | 36854 | Valley | 91 | A | 6 (1 health) |
| 8 | 36861 | Jacksons Gap | 91 | A | 5 |
| 9 | 36201 | Anniston | 90 | A | 1 |
| 10 | 36276 | Wadley | 84 | B | 3 |
| 11 | 35112 | Margaret | 83 | B | 0 |
| 12 | 35131 | Ragland | 83 | B | 0 |
| 13 | 35182 | Wattsville | 83 | B | 0 |
| 14 | 35952 | Altoona | 83 | B | 0 |
| 15 | 35959 | Cedar Bluff | 83 | B | 0 |
| 16 | 36278 | Wedowee | 83 | B | 1 |
| 17 | 36280 | Woodland | 83 | B | 0 |
| 18 | 36801 | Opelika | 83 | B | 0 |
| 19 | 36802 | Opelika | 83 | B | 0 |
| 20 | 36803 | Opelika | 83 | B | 0 |
| 21 | 36804 | Opelika | 83 | B | 0 |
| 22 | 36863 | Lanett | 83 | B | 8 |
| 23 | 36865 | Loachapoka | 83 | B | 0 |
| 24 | 35953 | Ashville | 82 | B | 3 |
| 25 | 36870 | Phenix City | 82 | B | 12 (1 health) |
| 26 | 35135 | Riverside | 81 | B | 1 |
| 27 | 35146 | Springville | 81 | B | 1 |
| 28 | 35956 | Boaz | 81 | B | 1 |
| 29 | 36274 | Roanoke | 81 | B | 1 |
| 30 | 36831 | Auburn | 81 | B | 1 |
| 31 | 36832 | Auburn | 81 | B | 1 |
| 32 | 36877 | Smiths Station | 81 | B | 2 |
| 33 | 35902 | Gadsden | 79 | B | 6 |
| 34 | 35905 | Gadsden | 79 | B | 6 |
| 35 | 35907 | Gadsden | 79 | B | 6 |
| 36 | 35990 | Walnut Grove | 79 | B | 2 |
| 37 | 35054 | Cropwell | 78 | B | 0 |
| 38 | 35906 | Rainbow City | 78 | B | 1 |
| 39 | 35987 | Steele | 78 | B | 6 (1 health) |
| 40 | 36872 | Valley | 78 | B | 6 (1 health) |
| 41 | 35954 | Attalla | 77 | B | 4 (1 health) |
| 42 | 35960 | Centre | 76 | B | 1 |
| 43 | 36830 | Auburn | 76 | B | 1 |
| 44 | 35120 | Odenville | 75 | B | 4 |
| 45 | 35125 | Pell City | 75 | B | 3 |
| 46 | 35128 | Pell City | 75 | B | 3 |
| 47 | 35901 | Gadsden | 74 | B | 6 |
| 48 | 35903 | Gadsden | 74 | B | 6 |
| 49 | 35904 | Gadsden | 74 | B | 6 |
| 50 | 35151 | Sylacauga | 70 | B | 0 |
Overview
Alabama's 3rd District encompasses 100 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is B (71/100).
196 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 12 are health-based violations. About 56% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) - 85 violations
- Chlorite - 24 violations
- Stage 2 DBP Rule - 17 violations
- Stage 1 DBP Rule - 17 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule - 11 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1983 (~43 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder - consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Data Sources
- Water quality violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Congressional district boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 119th Congress
- Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
Updated daily. Data covers 100 ZIP codes in Alabama's 3rd District.