Winston County, Alabama
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Across all 7 ZIP codes in Winston County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.
How Winston County Compares
How Winston County Compares
Winston County scores 2 points above the Alabama state average (73/100) and 7 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Winston County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.7 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 16.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $324, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.301% avg pipe failure probability
46.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2023)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Winston County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 7 violations. Past 5 years: 10 total (10 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $324
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
13,483 housing units in Winston 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 Winston County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Winston 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 Winston 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 Winston County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lynn Water Works | 1,896 | 7 |
| 2 | Double Springs, Town of W&s Board | 6,075 | 6 |
| 3 | HALEYVILLE WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD | 11,865 | 6 |
| 4 | Marion County Public Water Authority | 3,660 | 5 |
| 5 | Bear Creek Water Works | 3,150 | 5 |
8 total water systems serve Winston County.
All ZIP Codes in Winston County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Winston County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35540 | Addison | 83 | B | 0 | $117K |
| 2 | 35541 | Arley | 83 | B | 1 | $182K |
| 3 | 35553 | Double Springs | 83 | B | 1 | $99K |
| 4 | 35565 | Haleyville | 81 | B | 5 | $80K |
| 5 | 35575 | Lynn | 81 | B | 2 (2 health) | $72K |
| 6 | 35572 | Houston | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 35577 | Natural Bridge | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Winston 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 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 Winston County, Alabama
Overview
Winston County in Alabama covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100).
4 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations 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.