Water System Report AL

Frisco City Water System

EPA ID: AL0001047 · 2,100 people served · 6 ZIP codes

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Frisco City Water System has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 2,100 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 77
Avg Safety Score
2,100
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0034 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$117K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 3 (2023) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Frisco City Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$39,221
Median Household Income
32,532
Service Area Population
98%
Disadvantaged Population
82th
Poverty Percentile
85th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Frisco City Water System serves a community with a median household income of $39,221 and an estimated 32,532 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 98% 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?

Groundwater

Frisco City Water System'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
32th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
12th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Monroe 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

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $800
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $900

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

Frisco City Water System (EPA ID: AL0001047) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 2,100 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (77/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
36445 0.0034 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

Coverage: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Frisco City Water System (AL0001047) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frisco City Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Frisco City Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Frisco City Water System serve?

Frisco City Water System serves approximately 2,100 people across 6 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does Frisco City Water System 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:

3
Confirmed Lead
278
Galvanized — Replacement Required
132
Unknown Material
366
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,100
Reported to Alabama

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Frisco City Water System safe to drink?
Frisco City Water System earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Frisco City Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Frisco City Water System serve?
Frisco City Water System serves approximately 2,100 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Frisco City Water System's water source?
Frisco City Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Frisco City Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0034 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Frisco City Water System's service area?
The Frisco City Water System service area has a median household income of $39,221. EPA EJScreen data classifies 98% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Frisco City Water System get its water?
Frisco City Water System'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.
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