Water System Report AL

Marbury Water System, Inc.

EPA ID: AL0000013 ยท 8,670 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Marbury Water System, Inc. (AL0000013): PFAS sampling above the current EPA limit (UCMR5). Federal monitoring records confirm Marbury Water System, Inc. has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 8,670 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

8,670
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$201K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Marbury Water System, Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,601
Median Household Income
68,859
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
53th
Energy Burden Percentile
39%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Marbury Water System, Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $72,601 and an estimated 68,859 residents across its service area.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Marbury Water System, Inc.'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
32th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
48th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 28 detections recorded. 8 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 8 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,225
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,300 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Marbury Water System, Inc. (EPA ID: AL0000013) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 8,670 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by AL or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Marbury Water System, Inc. (AL0000013) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marbury Water System, Inc. water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Marbury Water System, Inc. in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Marbury Water System, Inc. serve?

Marbury Water System, Inc. serves approximately 8,670 people across 4 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does Marbury Water System, Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
174
Detections
28
Latest sample
10/3/2023
Highest analyte
PFBS: 73 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 20.2 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFOA 16.1 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFBS 73 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 32 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 19 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBA 13 ppt โ€” โ€”

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Marbury Water System, Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Marbury Water System, Inc. serve?
Marbury Water System, Inc. serves approximately 8,670 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Marbury Water System, Inc.'s water source?
Marbury Water System, Inc. draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Marbury Water System, Inc.'s service area?
The Marbury Water System, Inc. service area has a median household income of $72,601. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Marbury Water System, Inc. get its water?
Marbury Water System, Inc.'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Marbury Water System, Inc. Water Quality Report, AL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0000013/
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