Decatur, AL Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
5 ZIP codes · 32 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 5 ZIP codes across Decatur, AL. The area averages a grade C (61/100); 2 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Decatur, AL. We compared 5 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 C (61/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 2 | 100% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Decatur ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35601 | 61 | C | 16 | 0.0028 mg/L |
| 2 | 35603 | 61 | C | 16 | 0.0028 mg/L |
| 3 | 35602 | — | — | — | No data |
| 4 | 35609 | — | — | — | No data |
| 5 | 35699 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 2 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 0 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 32 total violations across Decatur
- 0 health-based violations
- 2 of 2 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 2 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Barium | 2 | 2 |
| Cadmium | 2 | 2 |
| Chromium | 2 | 2 |
| Fluoride | 2 | 2 |
| Selenium | 2 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Decatur?
ZIP code 35601 has the highest safety score in Decatur at 61/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Decatur water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 2 directly mapped ZIP records, 32 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 2 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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