Historical Compliance Records AL

Henry County Water Authority

EPA ID: AL0000663 ยท 11,625 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Henry County Water Authority (AL0000663): 138 EPA violations in the last five years. Five years tracked: Henry County Water Authority had 138 violations, all cleared, 11,625 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

11,625
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
138
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
55
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Henry County Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$34,752
Median Household Income
6,701
Service Area Population
83%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Henry County Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $34,752 and an estimated 6,701 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 83% 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

Henry County Water Authority'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 55% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Henry County Water Authority compares to EPA limits

PFOA 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Contaminant 2015 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Atrazine 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Chlorodibromomethane 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)

What This Means For You

PFOA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Contaminant 2015 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

Find a certified water filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Alabama

2 violations
Brewton Water Works
11,430 people
89 violations
0 violations
9 violations
6 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Henry County Water Authority (EPA ID: AL0000663) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 11,625 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 138 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 109 resolved, 29 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
January 1, 2025 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Bromoform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Tribromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 HAA6Br Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 HAA9 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Bromate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Chlorate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 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
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2032 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2033 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2034 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 3 No
Atrazine Organic 3 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2041 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2042 Other Violation 3 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Henry County Water Authority (AL0000663) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henry County Water Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Henry County Water Authority; its 138 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Henry County Water Authority serve?

Henry County Water Authority serves approximately 11,625 people across 2 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does Henry County Water Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
290

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Henry County Water Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Contaminant 2015, Atrazine. 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 Henry County Water Authority serve?
Henry County Water Authority serves approximately 11,625 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Henry County Water Authority's water source?
Henry County Water Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Henry County Water Authority's service area?
The Henry County Water Authority service area has a median household income of $34,752. EPA EJScreen data classifies 83% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Henry County Water Authority get its water?
Henry County Water Authority'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Henry County Water Authority (AL): 138 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0000663/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-al0000663,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Henry County Water Authority (AL): 138 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0000663/}
}

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Henry County Water Authority (EPA ID: AL0000663) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

Home Water Systems Alabama Henry County Water Authority

Get safety alerts for Henry County Water Authority, Alabama

Free updates when EPA data changes for this area. No spam.

Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy.

Share This Page

X Facebook
Violations found - check filter options Free tool - no phone call required.