Historical Compliance Records AL

Mckenzie Water Board

EPA ID: AL0000128 · 1,170 people served · 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mckenzie Water Board (AL0000128): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. While 3 violations did appear in Mckenzie Water Board's five-year monitoring record, none remain unresolved - the utility has returned to full compliance and continues to serve approximately 1,170 residents under all current EPA drinking water standards.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,170
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0034 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
2
Contaminants Flagged
$102K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mckenzie Water Board Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$41,183
Median Household Income
19,182
Service Area Population
93%
Disadvantaged Population
77th
Poverty Percentile
83th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mckenzie Water Board serves a community with a median household income of $41,183 and an estimated 19,182 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 93% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Mckenzie Water Board'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
47th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mckenzie Water Board compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Alabama

Columbia Water Works
1,179 people
61 violations
Gurley Water System
1,155 people
2 violations
Wadley Utilities Board
1,149 people
5 violations
White Hall Water Board
1,200 people
2 violations
Forkland Water System
1,137 people
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,300

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,300 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Mckenzie Water Board (EPA ID: AL0000128) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 1,170 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 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
August 11, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 11, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved

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 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0034 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 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Mckenzie Water Board (AL0000128) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mckenzie Water Board water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Mckenzie Water Board; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Mckenzie Water Board serve?

Mckenzie Water Board serves approximately 1,170 people across 3 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does Mckenzie Water Board get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Mckenzie Water Board's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Mckenzie Water Board serve?
Mckenzie Water Board serves approximately 1,170 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Mckenzie Water Board's water source?
Mckenzie Water Board draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mckenzie Water Board's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0034 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mckenzie Water Board's service area?
The Mckenzie Water Board service area has a median household income of $41,183. EPA EJScreen data classifies 93% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mckenzie Water Board get its water?
Mckenzie Water Board'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.

How to cite this page

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