Water Quality Report

Troy, AL (36082): 6 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: City of Troy Utilities)

PFAS Detected

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 36082 in Troy, AL contain 6 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 N/A
Water Quality Concerns 6 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.001 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
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 6 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.001 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • PFAS PFAS detected in UCMR5 sampling; see the PFAS section for each compound, compared with the federal PFAS MCL where one exists.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
6 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
2
Water Systems
23,523
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Reported Lead ResultBelow the national median of system results
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
88/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 2 of 4 components and 1 of 3 domains observed.

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

Safety & Health (6) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 36082 in Troy, Alabama is mapped to the water system City of Troy Utilities (EPA ID: AL0001124). This system provides water to approximately 23,523 people from groundwater sources.

There are 2 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
City of Troy Utilities, AL0001124 23,523 Groundwater
Pike County Water Authority AL0001120 12,021 Groundwater

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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 City of Troy Utilities (AL0001124) on EPA.gov.

5 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 36082.

Detected compounds: 6:2 FTS.

Highest measured level: 0.0084 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.

📊 EPA UCMR5 · View source →
Environmental Hazards (9) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (2) OK
Cost & Community (6) OK

CPSC product recall notices

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 36082 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 6 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 36082 (primary system: City of Troy Utilities), 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 36082's water come from?

The recorded water source for City of Troy Utilities, a system mapped to ZIP code 36082, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 23,523 people.

How can I get my water tested in Troy?

If City of Troy Utilities 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 36082 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 36082 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.001 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). 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 36082?

36082 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Pike 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 36082's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 36082. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Troy, AL (36082): 6 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/36082/
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Page version: October 2026.

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