Historical Compliance Records AL

Green Pond Water System

EPA ID: AL0000093 ยท 8,631 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Green Pond Water System (AL0000093): 54 EPA violations in the last five years. Green Pond Water System recorded 54 EPA violations over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 8,631 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 60
Avg Safety Score
8,631
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
54
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
54
Contaminants Flagged
$181K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$70,385
Median Household Income
38,446
Service Area Population
53%
Disadvantaged Population
58th
Poverty Percentile
76th
Energy Burden Percentile
32%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Green Pond Water System serves a community with a median household income of $70,385 and an estimated 38,446 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 53% 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

Green Pond 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
58th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 45% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Green Pond Water System compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 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†’

Contaminant 2015 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 PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $120
Water Filtration $60
Total Estimated Cost $1,180

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,180 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Green Pond Water System (EPA ID: AL0000093) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 8,631 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (60/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 5 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 54 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 25 resolved, 29 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
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2005 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2036 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2037 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Atrazine Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2040 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2041 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2042 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2046 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Benzene Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2051 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2065 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2010 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2067 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2105 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2110 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2274 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2306 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2326 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2383 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2931 Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2032 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2033 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2034 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 1 No
Atrazine Organic 1 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2041 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2042 Other Violation 1 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.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

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

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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 Green Pond Water System (AL0000093) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Green Pond Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Green Pond Water System; its 54 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Green Pond Water System serve?

Green Pond Water System serves approximately 8,631 people across 5 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does Green Pond Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Green Pond Water System safe to drink?
Green Pond Water System has a C safety grade based on 54 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Green Pond Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Contaminant 2015, Chlorodibromomethane. 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 Green Pond Water System serve?
Green Pond Water System serves approximately 8,631 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Green Pond Water System's water source?
Green Pond Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Green Pond Water System's service area?
The Green Pond Water System service area has a median household income of $70,385. EPA EJScreen data classifies 53% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Green Pond Water System get its water?
Green Pond 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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Green Pond Water System (AL): 54 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0000093/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

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