Current Noncompliance AL

Mexia Water System, Inc.

EPA ID: AL0001050 ยท 2,532 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mexia Water System, Inc. (AL0001050): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Mexia Water System, Inc. shows 1 open EPA violation in current federal records for approximately 2,532 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,532
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
43
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Max Lead Level
22
Contaminants Flagged
$114K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mexia Water System, Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$36,153
Median Household Income
14,694
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mexia Water System, Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $36,153 and an estimated 14,694 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% 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

Mexia Water System, Inc.'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mexia Water System, Inc. compares to EPA limits

PFOA 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Bromate 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Monochloroacetic Acid 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L

What This Means For You

PFOA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane at 2 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 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Monochloroacetic Acid at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane 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
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 $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 $1,200 (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

Mexia Water System, Inc. (EPA ID: AL0001050) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 2,532 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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: 21 resolved, 21 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, 2026 PFOA Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 PFNA Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Bromoform Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Tribromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 HAA6Br Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 HAA9 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Bromate Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Chlorate Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Chloramine Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
PFOA PFAS 2 No
PFNA PFAS 2 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromodichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Tribromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0011 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.

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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 Mexia Water System, Inc. (AL0001050) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mexia Water System, Inc. 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 Mexia Water System, Inc. serve?

Mexia Water System, Inc. serves approximately 2,532 people across 2 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does Mexia Water System, Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Mexia Water System, Inc.'s water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Bromate. 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 Mexia Water System, Inc. serve?
Mexia Water System, Inc. serves approximately 2,532 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Mexia Water System, Inc.'s water source?
Mexia Water System, Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mexia Water System, Inc.'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0011 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mexia Water System, Inc.'s service area?
The Mexia Water System, Inc. service area has a median household income of $36,153. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mexia Water System, Inc. get its water?
Mexia Water System, Inc.'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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1

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3

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