Current Noncompliance AL

Columbia Water Works

EPA ID: AL0000676 ยท 1,179 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Columbia Water Works (AL0000676): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Marked active and unresolved in the EPA record: 1 violation at Columbia Water Works, whose service population is approximately 1,179 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,179
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
61
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
57
Contaminants Flagged
$166K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Columbia Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$61,845
Median Household Income
2,406
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
83%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Columbia Water Works have a median household income of $61,845 and about 2,406 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 83% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Columbia Water Works'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

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

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Alabama

Mckenzie Water Board
1,170 people
3 violations
White Hall Water Board
1,200 people
2 violations
8 violations
Gurley Water System
1,155 people
2 violations
Wadley Utilities Board
1,149 people
5 violations

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Columbia Water Works (EPA ID: AL0000676) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 1,179 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 36319 in Columbia.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 58 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
July 1, 2022 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Xylenes, Total Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 DICHLOROMETHANE Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 o-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 p-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Vinyl chloride Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 1,1-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 1,2-Dichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Carbon tetrachloride Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 1,2-Dichloropropane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Trichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Tetrachloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 CHLOROBENZENE Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Benzene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Toluene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Ethylbenzene Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 2 No
Radium-226 Radionuclides 2 No
Radium-228 Radionuclides 2 No
Gross Beta Particle Activity Other Violation 2 No
Endrin Other Violation 1 No
BHC-GAMMA Other Violation 1 No
Methoxychlor Other Violation 1 No
Toxaphene Other Violation 1 No
Dalapon Other Violation 1 No
Diquat Other Violation 1 No
Endothall Other Violation 1 No
Glyphosate Other Violation 1 No
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Other Violation 1 No
OXAMYL Other Violation 1 No
Simazine Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 mg/L No 2024-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 Columbia Water Works (AL0000676) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Columbia Water Works water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Columbia Water Works serve?

Columbia Water Works serves approximately 1,179 people across 1 ZIP code in Alabama.

Where does Columbia Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 61 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Columbia Water Works serve? ▼
Columbia Water Works serves approximately 1,179 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Columbia Water Works's water source? ▼
Columbia Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Columbia Water Works's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.001 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). 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 Columbia Water Works? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Columbia Water Works have a median household income of $61,845 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 83% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Columbia Water Works get its water? ▼
Columbia Water Works'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. 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.). Columbia Water Works (AL): 61 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0000676/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Columbia Water Works (AL): 61 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0000676/}
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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

Columbia Water Works (EPA ID: AL0000676) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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