Historical Compliance Records AL

Malvern Water Department

EPA ID: AL0000626 ยท 1,852 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Malvern Water Department (AL0000626): 23 EPA violations in the last five years. Despite the 23 historical violations in its record, Malvern Water Department has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 1,852 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,852
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
23
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
22
Contaminants Flagged
$180K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Malvern Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,264
Median Household Income
25,631
Service Area Population
68%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Malvern Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $68,264 and an estimated 25,631 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 68% 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

Malvern Water Department'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Malvern Water Department 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
Monochloroacetic Acid 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L

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.

Monochloroacetic Acid at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $1,450

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,450 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Malvern Water Department (EPA ID: AL0000626) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 1,852 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 23 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 23 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 1, 2022 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Bromoform Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Tribromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 HAA6Br Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 HAA9 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Bromate Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Chlorate Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Chloramine Non-health-based 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 2 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
Chlorodibromoacetic 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 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.

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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 Malvern Water Department (AL0000626) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malvern Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Malvern Water Department; its 23 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Malvern Water Department serve?

Malvern Water Department serves approximately 1,852 people across 2 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does Malvern Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Malvern Water Department'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 Malvern Water Department serve?
Malvern Water Department serves approximately 1,852 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Malvern Water Department's water source?
Malvern Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Malvern Water Department's service area?
The Malvern Water Department service area has a median household income of $68,264. EPA EJScreen data classifies 68% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Malvern Water Department get its water?
Malvern Water Department'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Malvern Water Department (AL): 23 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0000626/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Malvern Water Department (EPA ID: AL0000626) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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