Water System Report AL

Lockhart Water Works

EPA ID: AL0000372 · 720 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Lockhart Water Works earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 720 people.

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

B · 83
Avg Safety Score
720
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0023 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$109K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lockhart Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$47,700
Median Household Income
856
Service Area Population
79%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lockhart Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $47,700 and an estimated 856 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: 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?

Groundwater

Lockhart Water Works'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

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System Overview

Lockhart Water Works (EPA ID: AL0000372) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 720 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (83/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
36455 0.0023 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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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 Lockhart Water Works (AL0000372) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lockhart Water Works water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lockhart Water Works has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lockhart Water Works serve?

Lockhart Water Works serves approximately 720 people across 2 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does Lockhart Water Works 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
28
Unknown Material
287
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: 726
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

Is water from Lockhart Water Works safe to drink?
Lockhart Water Works earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Lockhart Water Works meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lockhart Water Works serve?
Lockhart Water Works serves approximately 720 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lockhart Water Works's water source?
Lockhart Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lockhart Water Works's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0023 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lockhart Water Works's service area?
The Lockhart Water Works service area has a median household income of $47,700. EPA EJScreen data classifies 79% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lockhart Water Works get its water?
Lockhart Water Works'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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