Water System Report AL

Fulton, Utilities Board of the Town of

EPA ID: AL0000254 · 534 people served · 1 ZIP code

Unlike many utilities its size, Fulton, Utilities Board of the Town of carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 534 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

534
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$109K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Fulton, Utilities Board of the Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,070
Median Household Income
457
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fulton, Utilities Board of the Town of serves a community with a median household income of $57,070 and an estimated 457 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Fulton, Utilities Board of the 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Clarke County, Alabama rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 97% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $2,500
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,100

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

Fulton, Utilities Board of the Town of (EPA ID: AL0000254) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 534 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 36446 in Fulton.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Fulton, Utilities Board of the Town of (AL0000254) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fulton, Utilities Board of the Town of water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Fulton, Utilities Board of the Town of has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Fulton, Utilities Board of the Town of serve?

Fulton, Utilities Board of the Town of serves approximately 534 people across 1 ZIP code in Alabama.

Where does Fulton, Utilities Board of the Town of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
271
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 534
Reported to Alabama

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Fulton, Utilities Board of the 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 Fulton, Utilities Board of the Town of serve?
Fulton, Utilities Board of the Town of serves approximately 534 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Fulton, Utilities Board of the Town of's water source?
Fulton, Utilities Board of the Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Fulton, Utilities Board of the Town of's service area?
The Fulton, Utilities Board of the Town of service area has a median household income of $57,070. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Fulton, Utilities Board of the Town of get its water?
Fulton, Utilities Board of the 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.
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