Ohatchee Water System
EPA ID: AL0000161 · 1,680 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Ohatchee Water System (AL0000161): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. EPA monitoring records reviewed for Ohatchee Water System list no violations. That describes the federal file only, not a test of the water at any tap, for a utility that reports serving approximately 1,680 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ohatchee Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Ohatchee Water System have a median household income of $56,442 and about 5,991 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 71% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Ohatchee Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Ohatchee Water System (EPA ID: AL0000161) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 1,680 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 36271 in Ohatchee.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2023-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 36271 - Ohatchee
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Ohatchee Water System (AL0000161) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ohatchee Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Ohatchee Water System 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 Ohatchee Water System serve?
Ohatchee Water System serves approximately 1,680 people across 1 ZIP code in Alabama.
Where does Ohatchee Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ohatchee Water System Water Quality Report, AL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0000161/
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