Historical Compliance Records AL

Louisville Water Works, Town of

EPA ID: AL0000088 ยท 1,350 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Louisville Water Works, Town of (AL0000088): 72 EPA violations in the last five years. The five-year EPA compliance file for Louisville Water Works, Town of contains 72 violations, each documented and subsequently closed - the utility now operates in full compliance and continues to supply approximately 1,350 residents with water meeting current federal standards, including both health-based and monitoring requirements.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,350
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
72
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
24
Contaminants Flagged
$89K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Louisville Water Works, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$42,267
Median Household Income
5,605
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Louisville Water Works, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $42,267 and an estimated 5,605 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Louisville Water Works, Town of'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Louisville Water Works, Town of compares to EPA limits

PFOA 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Bromate 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Lead 2 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

PFOA at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Bromate at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Lead at 2 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,000 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Louisville Water Works, Town of (EPA ID: AL0000088) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 1,350 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 72 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 28 resolved, 44 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2025 PFOA Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 PFNA Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Bromoform Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Tribromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 HAA6Br Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 HAA9 Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Bromate Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Chlorate Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Chloramine Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 6 No
PFOA PFAS 3 No
PFNA PFAS 3 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Bromodichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 3 No

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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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 Louisville Water Works, Town of (AL0000088) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Louisville Water Works, Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Louisville Water Works, Town of; its 72 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Louisville Water Works, Town of serve?

Louisville Water Works, Town of serves approximately 1,350 people across 2 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does Louisville Water Works, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Louisville Water Works, Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Bromate. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Louisville Water Works, Town of serve?
Louisville Water Works, Town of serves approximately 1,350 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Louisville Water Works, Town of's water source?
Louisville Water Works, Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Louisville Water Works, Town of's service area?
The Louisville Water Works, Town of service area has a median household income of $42,267. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Louisville Water Works, Town of get its water?
Louisville Water Works, Town of'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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1

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3

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