Water System Report AL

Belk Water System

EPA ID: AL0000595 ยท 894 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Belk Water System (AL0000595): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. EPA lists no violations for Belk Water System, serving 894 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

894
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$124K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Belk Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$50,598
Median Household Income
9,689
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
19%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Belk Water System have a median household income of $50,598 and about 9,689 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Belk Water System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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System Overview

Belk Water System (EPA ID: AL0000595) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 894 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 35555 in Fayette.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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 2023-12-31

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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Belk Water System (AL0000595) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belk Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Belk Water System 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 Belk Water System serve?

Belk Water System serves approximately 894 people across 1 ZIP code in Alabama.

Where does Belk Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Belk Water System; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Belk Water System serve? ▼
Belk Water System serves approximately 894 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Belk Water System's water source? ▼
Belk Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Belk Water System's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Belk Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Belk Water System have a median household income of $50,598 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Belk Water System get its water? ▼
Belk Water System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Belk Water System Water Quality Report, AL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0000595/
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