City of Trussville, Ub of the
EPA ID: AL0000761 · 36,300 people served · 9 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Trussville, Ub of the (AL0000761): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Unlike many utilities its size, City of Trussville, Ub of the carries a violation-free five-year record - no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 36,300 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Trussville, Ub of the Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The City of Trussville, Ub of the serves a community with a median household income of $77,310 and an estimated 180,751 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 44% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Trussville, Ub of the'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 50 detections recorded. 7 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 7 exceed state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
City of Trussville, Ub of the (EPA ID: AL0000761) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 36,300 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 7 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (56/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 9 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
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 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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.
- 35094 - Leeds
- 35112 - Margaret
- 35120 - Odenville
- 35126 - Pinson
- 35146 - Springville
- 35173 - Trussville
- 35210 - Birmingham
- 35215 - Birmingham
- 35235 - Birmingham
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Trussville, Ub of the (AL0000761) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Trussville, Ub of the water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Trussville, Ub of the 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 City of Trussville, Ub of the serve?
City of Trussville, Ub of the serves approximately 36,300 people across 9 ZIP codes in Alabama.
Where does City of Trussville, Ub of the 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.
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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Trussville, Ub of the, AL: Serves 36K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0000761/
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