ZipCheckup grade for 35490: B.
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Vance, AL (35490): 4 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 72/100
EPA data combined for 5 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Green Pond Water System)
Health-based violation records by water system:
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 35490 in Vance, AL contain 65 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 4 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 4 health-based violations and 61 non-health-based (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 72/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
Canonical components
Required domains
Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (7) CRITICAL
Your Water System
ZIP code 35490 in Vance, Alabama is mapped to the water system Green Pond Water System (EPA ID: AL0000093). This system provides water to approximately 8,631 people from groundwater sources.
There are 5 community water systems serving this area.
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Pond Water System | AL0000093 | 8,631 | Groundwater |
| Citizens Water Service, Inc. | AL0001293 | 15,096 | Surface water |
| Coaling Water Authority | AL0001298 | 3,747 | Surface water |
| Carrolls Creek, Water Authority | AL0001540 | 16,248 | Surface water |
| Tuscaloosa Water & Sewer | AL0001313 | 166,524 | Surface water |
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- 35004 (Moody) - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35005 (Adamsville) - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35006 (Adger)
- 35007 (Alabaster) - 35 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35010 (Alexander City) - 11 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35011 (Alexander City)
- 35013 (Allgood)
- 35014 (Alpine) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35015 (Alton)
- 35016 (Arab) - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35019 (Baileyton) - 8 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35020 (Bessemer) - 7 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35021 (Bessemer)
- 35022 (Bessemer) - 7 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35023 (Bessemer) - 12 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35031 (Blountsville) - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35032 (Bon Air)
- 35033 (Bremen)
- 35034 (Brent) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 35035 (Brierfield) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 35449 (Coaling) - 5 mi
- 35188 (Woodstock) - 7 mi - 57 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35184 (West Blocton) - 7 mi - 55 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35453 (Cottondale) - 8 mi - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35444 (Brookwood) - 8 mi - 57 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35074 (Green Pond) - 8 mi
- 35440 (Abernant) - 10 mi
- 35111 (Mc Calla) - 12 mi - 59 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35468 (Kellerman) - 12 mi
- 35404 (Tuscaloosa) - 13 mi - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Green Pond Water System (AL0000093) on EPA.gov.
4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
Compliance History
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 35490 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Health Risks from Detected Contaminants
Radium-226
High RiskEPA reference value: 5 pCi/L (MCL for combined Radium-226 & 228)
Increased cancer risk, including bone cancer (known carcinogen)
At-risk groups: people who drink water with radium above the MCL over many years
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): ion exchange (water softener), reverse osmosis, lime softening · Find a filter →
Radium-228
High RiskEPA reference value: 5 pCi/L (MCL for combined Radium-226 & 228)
Increased cancer risk, including bone cancer (known carcinogen)
At-risk groups: people who drink water with radium above the MCL over many years
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): ion exchange (water softener), reverse osmosis, lime softening · Find a filter →
Environmental Hazards (10) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) OK
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 35490 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 65 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 35490 (primary system: Green Pond Water System), including 4 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 35490's water come from?
The recorded water source for Green Pond Water System, a system mapped to ZIP code 35490, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 8,631 people.
How does Vance water compare to the national average?
Vance's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 53% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 56% of ZIP codes within Alabama.
How can I get my water tested in Vance?
If Green Pond Water System supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.
What is the radon risk for 35490?
35490 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Tuscaloosa County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Vance, AL (35490): 4 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 72/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/35490/
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Page version: October 2026.
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Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 35490
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35449 | Coaling, AL | 5.4 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 35188 | Woodstock, AL | 6.6 mi | N/A | 57 |
| 35184 | West Blocton, AL | 7.3 mi | N/A | 55 |
| 35453 | Cottondale, AL | 7.5 mi | B | 9 |
| 35444 | Brookwood, AL | 7.7 mi | B | 57 |
| 35074 | Green Pond, AL | 8.3 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 35440 | Abernant, AL | 10.2 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 35111 | Mc Calla, AL | 11.7 mi | D | 59 |
| 35468 | Kellerman, AL | 11.8 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 35404 | Tuscaloosa, AL | 13.0 mi | B | 9 |
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