ZipCheckup grade for 35906: C.

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C 58

Rainbow City, AL (35906): PFAS Above 2029 MCL Level - 58/100

EPA data combined for 4 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Rainbow City, Wwb of the Town of)

PFAS Detected

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 35906 in Rainbow City, AL contain 25 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score
C 58/100
Water Quality PFAS above MCL 25 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0012 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 29 claims
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 25 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0012 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • PFAS At least one PFAS result is above an EPA MCL value (UCMR5 sampling; MCL compliance required from 2029).
  • Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
  • Flood 29 cumulative NFIP claim records. Check the current FEMA map for a specific address.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
25 violations PFAS detected
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
C
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 58 / 100
Bottom 15% of U.S. ZIP codes
4
Water Systems
12,363
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0012 mg/L
Reported Lead Result
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$200K
Median Home Value35% above state median ($148K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 58/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
50/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
0/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
25/100
Indoor environment
50/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (7) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 35906 in Rainbow City, Alabama is mapped to the water system Rainbow City, Wwb of the Town of (EPA ID: AL0000588). This system provides water to approximately 12,363 people from groundwater sources.

There are 4 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Rainbow City, Wwb of the Town of AL0000588 12,363 Groundwater
City of Gadsden, the Wwsb of the AL0000577 44,637 Surface water
Whorton Bend Water Authority AL0000573 2,610 Surface water
Attalla Water Works Board AL0000572 8,403 Surface water

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Rainbow City, Wwb of the Town of (AL0000588) 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.

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PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 35906. One or more compound results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029.

Detected compounds: PFBS, PFPeA, PFHxA, PFOS, PFOA, PFBA, PFHpA, PFHxS.

Highest measured level: 0.1554 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

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Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) MODERATE
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Rainbow City has 29 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 35906 was built around 1985. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 35906 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 25 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 35906 (primary system: Rainbow City, Wwb of the Town of), including 0 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 35906's water come from?

The recorded water source for Rainbow City, Wwb of the Town of, a system mapped to ZIP code 35906, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 12,363 people.

How does Rainbow City water compare to the national average?

Rainbow City's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 84% of ZIP codes within Alabama.

How can I get my water tested in Rainbow City?

If Rainbow City, Wwb of the Town of 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.

Is lead a concern in 35906 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 35906 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0012 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2023-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 35906?

35906 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Etowah County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 35906's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 35906. One or more PFAS results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 35906?

FEMA records contain 29 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 35906; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is AE, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Rainbow City, AL (35906): PFAS Above 2029 MCL Level - 58/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/35906/
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Page version: October 2026.

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