Historical Compliance Records AL

West Escambia Utilities, Inc.

EPA ID: AL0000553 ยท 12,060 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for West Escambia Utilities, Inc. (AL0000553): 30 EPA violations in the last five years. While 30 violations did appear in West Escambia Utilities, Inc.'s five-year monitoring record, none remain unresolved - the utility has returned to full compliance and continues to serve approximately 12,060 residents under all current EPA drinking water standards.

Data: EPA SDWIS

12,060
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
30
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0009 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
24
Contaminants Flagged
$136K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for West Escambia Utilities, Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$45,568
Median Household Income
17,398
Service Area Population
54%
Disadvantaged Population
65th
Poverty Percentile
65th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The West Escambia Utilities, Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $45,568 and an estimated 17,398 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 54% 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

West Escambia Utilities, Inc.'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
55th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How West Escambia Utilities, Inc. 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
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Bromate 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental 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.

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.

Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

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.

Chlorodibromomethane 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 $1,850
Total Estimated Cost $1,850

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 $1,850 (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

West Escambia Utilities, Inc. (EPA ID: AL0000553) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 12,060 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 30 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 30 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
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 20, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
December 20, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
July 14, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
July 14, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
March 23, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
March 23, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
December 21, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
December 21, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
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

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
PFOA PFAS 1 No
PFNA PFAS 1 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0009 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 West Escambia Utilities, Inc. (AL0000553) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Escambia Utilities, Inc. water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for West Escambia Utilities, Inc.; its 30 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does West Escambia Utilities, Inc. serve?

West Escambia Utilities, Inc. serves approximately 12,060 people across 2 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does West Escambia Utilities, Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
402

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in West Escambia Utilities, Inc.'s water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Bromate. 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 West Escambia Utilities, Inc. serve?
West Escambia Utilities, Inc. serves approximately 12,060 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is West Escambia Utilities, Inc.'s water source?
West Escambia Utilities, Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in West Escambia Utilities, Inc.'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0009 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of West Escambia Utilities, Inc.'s service area?
The West Escambia Utilities, Inc. service area has a median household income of $45,568. EPA EJScreen data classifies 54% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does West Escambia Utilities, Inc. get its water?
West Escambia Utilities, Inc.'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.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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