Washington County, Alabama
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Across all 10 ZIP codes in Washington County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.
How Washington County Compares
How Washington County Compares
Washington County scores 10 points above the Alabama state average (73/100) and 15 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Washington County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.7 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 16.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,691, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.309% avg pipe failure probability
58.2% 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: $3,691
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,071 housing units in Washington 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 Washington County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leroy Water Authority | 1,710 | 3 |
| 2 | Millry Water Works | 2,217 | 3 |
| 3 | Deer Park-vinegar Bend Water & Fpa | 1,467 | 1 |
| 4 | Fruitdale Water System | 1,809 | 1 |
| 5 | TIBBIE WATER & FIRE PROTECTION AUTHORITY | 1,539 | 1 |
All ZIP Codes in Washington County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Washington County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36583 | Tibbie | 99 | A | 1 | $159K |
| 2 | 36558 | Millry | 98 | A | 3 | $143K |
| 3 | 36529 | Deer Park | 95 | A | 1 | $201K |
| 4 | 36539 | Fruitdale | 95 | A | 1 | $177K |
| 5 | 36548 | Leroy | 94 | A | 3 (1 health) | $162K |
| 6 | 36553 | Mc Intosh | 73 | B | 0 | $187K |
| 7 | 36569 | Saint Stephens | 73 | B | 0 | $132K |
| 8 | 36581 | Sunflower | 73 | B | 0 | $306K |
| 9 | 36584 | Vinegar Bend | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 10 | 36585 | Wagarville | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Washington County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 58.2% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Washington County, Alabama
Overview
Washington County in Alabama covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100).
5 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.
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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.