Water System Report AL

Nectar, Town of

EPA ID: AL0000122 ยท 3,288 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Nectar, Town of (AL0000122): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Nectar, Town of sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 3,288 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,288
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$176K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Nectar, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,029
Median Household Income
37,866
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Nectar, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $59,029 and an estimated 37,866 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Nectar, Town of'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $750
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $1,225

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

Nectar, Town of (EPA ID: AL0000122) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 3,288 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 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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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 Nectar, Town of (AL0000122) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nectar, Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Nectar, Town of 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 Nectar, Town of serve?

Nectar, Town of serves approximately 3,288 people across 4 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does Nectar, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Nectar, Town of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Nectar, Town of serve?
Nectar, Town of serves approximately 3,288 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Nectar, Town of's water source?
Nectar, Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Nectar, Town of's service area?
The Nectar, Town of service area has a median household income of $59,029. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Nectar, Town of get its water?
Nectar, Town of'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.). Nectar, Town of Water Quality Report, AL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0000122/
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