Current Noncompliance AL

Columbia Water Works

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Columbia Water Works (AL0000676): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Compliance tracking for Columbia Water Works shows 1 pending violation logged in the EPA system - the supplier delivers water to approximately 1,179 residents while those findings remain open.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,179
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
61
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
57
Contaminants Flagged
$166K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,845
Median Household Income
2,406
Service Area Population
83%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Columbia Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $61,845 and an estimated 2,406 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% 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

Columbia Water Works'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

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 53% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Columbia Water Works 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
Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects

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.

Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

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.

Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 2015 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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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

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 $1,800 (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

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 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Bromoform Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Tribromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 HAA6Br Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 HAA9 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Bromate Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Chlorate Non-health-based Resolved
July 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
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 2 No
Radium-226 Radionuclides 2 No
Radium-228 Radionuclides 2 No
Contaminant 4100 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2032 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2033 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2034 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2037 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 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)

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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 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

What contaminants are in Columbia Water Works's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Contaminant 2015, Chlorodibromomethane. 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 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 maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Columbia Water Works's service area?
The Columbia Water Works service area has a median household income of $61,845. EPA EJScreen data classifies 83% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Columbia Water Works get its water?
Columbia Water Works'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.). Columbia Water Works (AL): 61 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0000676/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

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