Altoona Water & Sewer Board
EPA ID: AL0000571 · 1,068 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Altoona Water & Sewer Board (AL0000571): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA data: Altoona Water & Sewer Board - zero violations, five years, 1,068 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Altoona Water & Sewer Board Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Altoona Water & Sewer Board serves a community with a median household income of $44,973 and an estimated 8,901 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 77% 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?
Altoona Water & 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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Alabama
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
Altoona Water & Sewer Board (EPA ID: AL0000571) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 1,068 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 35952 in Altoona.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0022 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 35952 - Altoona
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Altoona Water & Sewer Board (AL0000571) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Altoona Water & Sewer Board water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Altoona Water & Sewer Board in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Altoona Water & Sewer Board serve?
Altoona Water & Sewer Board serves approximately 1,068 people across 1 ZIP code in Alabama.
Where does Altoona Water & Sewer Board get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Altoona Water and Sewer Board Water Quality Report, AL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0000571/
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