City of Goodwater Wtr Works & Sewer Bd
EPA ID: AL0000351 · 2,550 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Goodwater Wtr Works & Sewer Bd (AL0000351): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Pulled from the federal compliance ledger, 2 violations at City of Goodwater Wtr Works & Sewer Bd remain without resolution - the utility delivers drinking water to roughly 2,550 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Goodwater Wtr Works & Sewer Bd Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Goodwater Wtr Works & Sewer Bd serves a community with a median household income of $51,801 and an estimated 26,245 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 56% 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?
City of Goodwater Wtr Works & Sewer Bd'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Goodwater Wtr Works & Sewer Bd compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Stage 2 DBP 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.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 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
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
City of Goodwater Wtr Works & Sewer Bd, (EPA ID: AL0000351) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 2,550 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 20, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 20, 2022 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 13, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 13, 2021 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 16, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 16, 2021 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 11, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 11, 2021 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00079 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 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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 City of Goodwater Wtr Works & Sewer Bd (AL0000351) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Goodwater Wtr Works & Sewer Bd water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for City of Goodwater Wtr Works & Sewer Bd. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does City of Goodwater Wtr Works & Sewer Bd serve?
City of Goodwater Wtr Works & Sewer Bd serves approximately 2,550 people across 3 ZIP codes in Alabama.
Where does City of Goodwater Wtr Works & Sewer Bd get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Goodwater Wtr Works and Sewer Bd: 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0000351/
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