Union Grove Utility Board
EPA ID: AL0000951 · 3,072 people served · 6 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Union Grove Utility Board (AL0000951): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In EPA records, Union Grove Utility Board has 1 violation listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 3,072 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Union Grove Utility Board Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: C
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Union Grove Utility Board have a median household income of $66,474 and about 52,023 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 62% 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Union Grove Utility Board's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 15 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Alabama
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
Union Grove Utility Board (EPA ID: AL0000951) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 3,072 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (63/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 6 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
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 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 9, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| March 10, 2021 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 10, 2021 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Treatment Technique | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2020-12-31 |
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
3 of 6 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1. 3 of 6 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.
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.
- 35016 - Arab
- 35175 - Union Grove
- 35670 - Somerville
- 35754 - Laceys Spring
- 35775 - Valhermoso Springs
- 35976 - Guntersville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Union Grove Utility Board (AL0000951) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Union Grove Utility Board 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 Union Grove Utility Board serve?
Union Grove Utility Board serves approximately 3,072 people across 6 ZIP codes in Alabama.
Where does Union Grove Utility Board get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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