Morgan County, Alabama
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 11 ZIP codes, Morgan County falls in the average tier for tap water safety — violations appear in a meaningful share of areas, and the data suggests quality depends heavily on which specific part of the county a household sits in.
How Morgan County Compares
How Morgan County Compares
Morgan County scores 11 points below the Alabama state average (73/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Morgan County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.9 (asthma 10%, diabetes 14.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $664, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.272% avg pipe failure probability, 9% of ZIPs at high risk
47.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $664
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
51,974 housing units in Morgan County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Morgan County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Morgan County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Morgan County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Morgan County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decatur, Municipal Utilities Board of | 77,103 | 15 |
| 2 | West Morgan-east Lawrence W&s Authority | 30,000 | 15 |
| 3 | TRINITY WATER WORKS SYSTEM | 2,844 | 6 |
| 4 | Ne Morgan Company Water and Sewer Authority | 25,854 | 6 |
| 5 | Hartselle Utility Board | 22,233 | 3 |
12 total water systems serve Morgan County.
All ZIP Codes in Morgan County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Morgan County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35670 | Somerville | 70 | B | 0 | $165K |
| 2 | 35622 | Falkville | 69 | C | 3 | $174K |
| 3 | 35602 | Decatur | 67 | C | 3 | — |
| 4 | 35609 | Decatur | 67 | C | 3 | — |
| 5 | 35673 | Trinity | 66 | C | 0 | $191K |
| 6 | 35640 | Hartselle | 65 | C | 0 | $197K |
| 7 | 35699 | Decatur | 63 | C | 3 | — |
| 8 | 35603 | Decatur | 62 | C | 3 | $236K |
| 9 | 35601 | Decatur | 57 | C | 3 | $148K |
| 10 | 35643 | Hillsboro | 53 | D | 0 | $113K |
| 11 | 35775 | Valhermoso Springs | 40 | D | 0 | $74K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Morgan County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Morgan County, Alabama
Overview
Morgan County in Alabama covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).
6 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.