Historical Compliance Records AL

Demopolis Water Works and Sewer Board

EPA ID: AL0000908 ยท 10,530 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Demopolis Water Works and Sewer Board (AL0000908): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Demopolis Water Works and Sewer Board carries 2 resolved violations in the five-year EPA record - each has been formally closed, and the supplier, which serves approximately 10,530 people, now meets all applicable federal drinking water standards with no open enforcement activity remaining.

Data: EPA SDWIS

10,530
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
2
Contaminants Flagged
$157K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Demopolis Water Works and Sewer Board Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$44,613
Median Household Income
11,180
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
65th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Demopolis Water Works and Sewer Board serves a community with a median household income of $44,613 and an estimated 11,180 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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

Demopolis Water Works and Sewer Board'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
35th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Demopolis Water Works and Sewer Board compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2931 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Demopolis Water Works and Sewer Board (EPA ID: AL0000908) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 10,530 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 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 1 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
December 11, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2931 Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 2931 Other Violation 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 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 Demopolis Water Works and Sewer Board (AL0000908) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demopolis Water Works and Sewer Board water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Demopolis Water Works and Sewer Board; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Demopolis Water Works and Sewer Board serve?

Demopolis Water Works and Sewer Board serves approximately 10,530 people across 2 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does Demopolis Water Works and Sewer Board 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
145

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†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Demopolis Water Works and Sewer Board's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2931, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Demopolis Water Works and Sewer Board serve?
Demopolis Water Works and Sewer Board serves approximately 10,530 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Demopolis Water Works and Sewer Board's water source?
Demopolis Water Works and Sewer Board draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Demopolis Water Works and Sewer Board's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Demopolis Water Works and Sewer Board's service area?
The Demopolis Water Works and Sewer Board service area has a median household income of $44,613. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Demopolis Water Works and Sewer Board get its water?
Demopolis Water Works and Sewer Board'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.

How to cite this page

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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

Demopolis Water Works and Sewer Board (EPA ID: AL0000908) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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