Current Noncompliance AL 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Excel, Town of

EPA ID: AL0001046 ยท 3,600 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Excel, Town of (AL0001046): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Per EPA records, Excel, Town of: 1 unresolved violation, 3,600 people in service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,600
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
27
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
24
Contaminants Flagged
$114K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Excel, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$37,305
Median Household Income
16,524
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
83th
Poverty Percentile
83th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Excel, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $37,305 and an estimated 16,524 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Excel, Town of'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
27th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Excel, Town of 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
Atrazine 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Bromate 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L

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.

Atrazine at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. 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.

Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Atrazine was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $600
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $750

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 $750 (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

Excel, Town of (EPA ID: AL0001046) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 3,600 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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: 26 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
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
March 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Atrazine Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Bromoform Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Tribromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 HAA6Br Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 Yes
Atrazine Organic 2 No
PFOA PFAS 1 No
PFNA PFAS 1 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 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

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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 Excel, Town of (AL0001046) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Excel, Town of 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 Excel, Town of serve?

Excel, Town of serves approximately 3,600 people across 3 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does Excel, Town of 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
116

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 Excel, Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Atrazine, 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 Excel, Town of serve?
Excel, Town of serves approximately 3,600 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Excel, Town of's water source?
Excel, Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Excel, Town of'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 Excel, Town of's service area?
The Excel, Town of service area has a median household income of $37,305. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Excel, Town of get its water?
Excel, Town of'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Excel, Town of (EPA ID: AL0001046) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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