Health Violations Found

Wilmer, AL (36587): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: South Alabama Utilities Water System)

Health Violations Found PFAS Detected

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 36587 in Wilmer, AL contain 112 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 1 are marked health-based.

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

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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Issues 1 health-based violation
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0013 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 7 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 1 health-based violation and 111 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0013 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.
  • Flood 7 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
112 violations 1 health-based PFAS detected 2 risks identified
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
39,249
People Served
1
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0013 mg/L
Reported Lead Result
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$142K
Median Home ValueState median: $148K

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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
0/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

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

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Safety & Health (8) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 36587 in Wilmer, Alabama is mapped to the water system South Alabama Utilities Water System (EPA ID: AL0000967). This system provides water to approximately 39,249 people from groundwater sources.

There are 2 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
South Alabama Utilities Water System AL0000967 39,249 Groundwater
City of Mobile, Bd. of W&s Commission of the AL0001005 279,000 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 South Alabama Utilities Water System (AL0000967) 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 36587.

Detected compounds: PFBA, 6:2 FTS.

Highest measured level: 0.017 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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Health Risks from Detected Contaminants

Radium-228

High Risk

EPA 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 →

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Radium-226

High Risk

EPA 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 →

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Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (8) OK

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Wilmer has 7 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 36587 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 112 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 36587 (primary system: South Alabama Utilities Water System), including 1 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 36587's water come from?

The recorded water source for South Alabama Utilities Water System, a system mapped to ZIP code 36587, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 39,249 people.

How can I get my water tested in Wilmer?

If South Alabama Utilities 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.

Is lead a concern in 36587 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 36587 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0013 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 36587?

36587 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Mobile 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 36587's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 36587. 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 36587?

FEMA records contain 7 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 36587; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is V11, 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). Wilmer, AL (36587): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/36587/
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Page version: October 2026.

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Contaminants Detected in 36587

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