Monitoring Violations AL

Escambia Community Utilities Llc

EPA ID: AL0000563 · 1,500 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Since the flagged events, Escambia Community Utilities Llc resolved all 4 violations — compliant today, 1,500 residents served.

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

A · 97
Avg Safety Score
1,500
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
2
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Escambia Community Utilities Llc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$41,136
Median Household Income
17,137
Service Area Population
89%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Escambia Community Utilities Llc serves a community with a median household income of $41,136 and an estimated 17,137 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 89% 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

Escambia Community Utilities Llc'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Escambia County, Alabama rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Escambia Community Utilities Llc compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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A 6 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,500
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,500 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Escambia Community Utilities Llc (EPA ID: AL0000563) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 1,500 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (97/100)

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

Violation History

4 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
March 11, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
36543 0.002 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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Escambia Community Utilities Llc (AL0000563) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Escambia Community Utilities Llc water safe to drink?

Escambia Community Utilities Llc has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Escambia Community Utilities Llc serve?

Escambia Community Utilities Llc serves approximately 1,500 people across 4 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does Escambia Community Utilities Llc 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
0
Unknown Material
522
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,500
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 Escambia Community Utilities Llc safe to drink?
Escambia Community Utilities Llc earns a A safety grade with 4 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Escambia Community Utilities Llc's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Escambia Community Utilities Llc serve?
Escambia Community Utilities Llc serves approximately 1,500 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Escambia Community Utilities Llc's water source?
Escambia Community Utilities Llc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Escambia Community Utilities Llc's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Escambia Community Utilities Llc's service area?
The Escambia Community Utilities Llc service area has a median household income of $41,136. EPA EJScreen data classifies 89% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Escambia Community Utilities Llc get its water?
Escambia Community Utilities Llc'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.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Escambia Community Utilities Llc (EPA ID: AL0000563) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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