Historical Compliance Records AL

Kinston, Town of

EPA ID: AL0000299 ยท 2,415 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Kinston, Town of (AL0000299): 50 EPA violations in the last five years. Kinston, Town of carries 50 resolved violations in the five-year EPA record - each has been formally closed, and the supplier, which serves approximately 2,415 people, now meets all applicable federal drinking water standards with no open enforcement activity remaining.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,415
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
50
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
50
Contaminants Flagged
$97K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$48,250
Median Household Income
2,593
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kinston, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $48,250 and an estimated 2,593 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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

Kinston, 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Kinston, Town of 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.

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
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Kinston, Town of (EPA ID: AL0000299) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 2,415 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 36453 in Kinston.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 50 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 50 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
July 1, 2022 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Bromoform Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Tribromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 HAA6Br Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 HAA9 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Bromate Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Chlorate Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Chloramine Non-health-based Resolved

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
0.0016 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 Kinston, Town of (AL0000299) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kinston, Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Kinston, Town of; its 50 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Kinston, Town of serve?

Kinston, Town of serves approximately 2,415 people across 1 ZIP code in Alabama.

Where does Kinston, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Kinston, Town of'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 Kinston, Town of serve?
Kinston, Town of serves approximately 2,415 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Kinston, Town of's water source?
Kinston, Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Kinston, Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0016 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Kinston, Town of's service area?
The Kinston, Town of service area has a median household income of $48,250. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Kinston, Town of get its water?
Kinston, 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Kinston, Town of (AL): 50 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0000299/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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