Lead Exceeds EPA Action Level at 1 ZIP - Bessemer, AL
4 ZIP codes · 12 EPA violations on record for mapped water systems
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 4 ZIP codes across Bessemer, AL. The area averages a grade D (54/100); water systems associated with 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Bessemer, AL. We compared 4 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade D (54/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 2 | 67% |
| D | 1 | 33% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Mapped ZIP codes in Bessemer ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35020 | 55 | C | 7 | 0.0018 mg/L |
| 2 | 35022 | 55 | C | 7 | 0.0018 mg/L |
| 3 | 35023 | 51 | D | 12 | Above EPA action level |
| 4 | 35021 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 0 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 3 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 12 total violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to Bessemer ZIP codes (each system counted once; includes small systems beyond the city utility)
- 1 health-based violation records in the available EPA data
- 3 of 3 directly mapped ZIP records are mapped to water systems with recorded violations
- 1 of 3 ZIP records with known lead status are served by a system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeded the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 7 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 7 | 3 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | 3 | 3 |
| Public Notice Rule | 2 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ZIP code in Bessemer has the highest home safety score?
ZIP code 35020 has the highest safety score among scored ZIP codes in Bessemer at 55/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Bessemer water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 3 directly mapped ZIP records, 12 EPA violations are recorded; 1 of 3 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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