Water System Report AL

Billingsley Water System

EPA ID: AL0000003 · 1,440 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Billingsley Water System — the supplier serving 1,440 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 83
Avg Safety Score
1,440
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.005 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$199K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Billingsley Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$56,136
Median Household Income
2,028
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
27%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Billingsley Water System serves a community with a median household income of $56,136 and an estimated 2,028 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Billingsley Water System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Autauga County, Alabama rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

21 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
44 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 32% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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C 3 violations
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A 2 violations
B 1 violation
Millport (town Of)
1,410 people
B 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Billingsley Water System (EPA ID: AL0000003) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 1,440 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 36006 in Billingsley.

Average Home Safety Score: B (83/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
36006 0.005 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Billingsley Water System (AL0000003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Billingsley Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Billingsley Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Billingsley Water System serve?

Billingsley Water System serves approximately 1,440 people across 1 ZIP code in Alabama.

Where does Billingsley Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
533
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,440
Reported to Alabama

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Billingsley Water System safe to drink?
Billingsley Water System earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Billingsley Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Billingsley Water System serve?
Billingsley Water System serves approximately 1,440 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Billingsley Water System's water source?
Billingsley Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Billingsley Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.005 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Billingsley Water System's service area?
The Billingsley Water System service area has a median household income of $56,136. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Billingsley Water System get its water?
Billingsley Water System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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