Fruithurst, AL (36262): 64 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems
EPA data for Heflin, the Water Works and Sewer Board
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 36262 in Fruithurst, AL contain 64 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
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 64 violations (non-health) (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 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
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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
Required domains
Coverage: 2 of 4 components and 1 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (5) HIGH
Your Water System
ZIP code 36262 in Fruithurst, Alabama is mapped to the water system Heflin, the Water Works and Sewer Board (EPA ID: AL0000279). This system provides water to approximately 4,590 people from surface water sources.
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- 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
- 36269 (Muscadine) - 4 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 36261 (Edwardsville) - 6 mi
- 30176 (Tallapoosa, GA) - 8 mi - 11 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 30138 (Esom Hill, GA) - 13 mi
- 36272 (Piedmont) - 13 mi - 15 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 30182 (Waco, GA) - 14 mi - 13 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 30140 (Felton, GA) - 14 mi
- 36264 (Heflin) - 14 mi - 66 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 36273 (Ranburne) - 15 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 36275 (Spring Garden) - 16 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Heflin, the Water Works and Sewer Board (AL0000279) 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.
Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (8) HIGH
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 36262 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 64 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 36262 (primary system: Heflin, the Water Works and Sewer Board), 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 36262's water come from?
The recorded water source for Heflin, the Water Works and Sewer Board, a system mapped to ZIP code 36262, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 4,590 people.
How can I get my water tested in Fruithurst?
If Heflin, the Water Works and Sewer Board 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 36262?
36262 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Cleburne 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). Fruithurst, AL (36262): 64 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/36262/
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Page version: October 2026.
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Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 36262
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36269 | Muscadine, AL | 3.6 mi | N/A | 2 |
| 36261 | Edwardsville, AL | 6.1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 30176 | Tallapoosa, GA | 8.0 mi | N/A | 11 |
| 30138 | Esom Hill, GA | 12.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 36272 | Piedmont, AL | 12.8 mi | N/A | 15 |
| 30182 | Waco, GA | 13.9 mi | N/A | 13 |
| 30140 | Felton, GA | 13.9 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 36264 | Heflin, AL | 14.0 mi | N/A | 66 |
| 36273 | Ranburne, AL | 14.9 mi | N/A | 2 |
| 36275 | Spring Garden, AL | 15.7 mi | N/A | 0 |
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