Faunsdale Water Works
EPA ID: AL0000909 · 414 people served · 1 ZIP code
Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Faunsdale Water Works — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 414 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Faunsdale Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The Faunsdale Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $33,700 and an estimated 933 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?
Faunsdale 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.
About 1% of homes in Marengo County, Alabama rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Faunsdale Water Works (EPA ID: AL0000909) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 414 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 36738 in Faunsdale.
Average Home Safety Score: A (99/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36738 | 0.005 mg/L | No | N/A |
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
- 36738 — Faunsdale
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Faunsdale Water Works (AL0000909) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Faunsdale Water Works water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Faunsdale Water Works has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Faunsdale Water Works serve?
Faunsdale Water Works serves approximately 414 people across 1 ZIP code in Alabama.
Where does Faunsdale Water Works get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.