Fords Valley & Hwy 278 Water
EPA ID: AL0000575 · 5,616 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Fords Valley & Hwy 278 Water (AL0000575): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. EPA monitoring records reviewed for Fords Valley & Hwy 278 Water list no violations. That describes the federal file only, not a test of the water at any tap, for a utility that reports serving approximately 5,616 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Fords Valley & Hwy 278 Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Fords Valley & Hwy 278 Water have a median household income of $56,839 and about 3,290 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 71% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Fords Valley & Hwy 278 Water's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
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System Overview
Fords Valley & Hwy 278 Water (EPA ID: AL0000575) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 5,616 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 36279 in Wellington.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2025-12-31 |
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: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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.
- 36279 - Wellington
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Fords Valley & Hwy 278 Water (AL0000575) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fords Valley & Hwy 278 Water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Fords Valley & Hwy 278 Water 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 Fords Valley & Hwy 278 Water serve?
Fords Valley & Hwy 278 Water serves approximately 5,616 people across 1 ZIP code in Alabama.
Where does Fords Valley & Hwy 278 Water get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.
EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Fords Valley and Hwy 278 Water Quality Report, AL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0000575/
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