Florala Water Works & Sewer Board
EPA ID: AL0000363 · 3,834 people served · 1 ZIP code
EPA monitoring data for Florala Water Works & Sewer Board shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 3,834 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Florala Water Works & Sewer Board Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The Florala Water Works & Sewer Board serves a community with a median household income of $50,456 and an estimated 3,615 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 79% 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?
Florala Water Works & Sewer 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.
About 1% of homes in Covington 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
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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
Florala Water Works & Sewer Board (EPA ID: AL0000363) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 3,834 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 36442 in Florala.
Average Home Safety Score: A (95/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36442 | 0.00054 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 36442 — Florala
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Florala Water Works & Sewer Board (AL0000363) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Florala Water Works & Sewer Board water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Florala Water Works & Sewer Board has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Florala Water Works & Sewer Board serve?
Florala Water Works & Sewer Board serves approximately 3,834 people across 1 ZIP code in Alabama.
Where does Florala Water Works & Sewer Board 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:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.