Water System Report AL

City of Montgomery Ww&ssb

EPA ID: AL0001070 ยท 276,000 people served ยท 21 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Montgomery Ww&ssb (AL0001070): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for City of Montgomery Ww&ssb shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 276,000 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 82
Avg Safety Score
276,000
People Served
21
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$145K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Montgomery Ww&ssb Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$61,059
Median Household Income
240,917
Service Area Population
46%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Montgomery Ww&ssb serves a community with a median household income of $61,059 and an estimated 240,917 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: 46% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Montgomery Ww&ssb'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
22th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
69th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 69th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 9 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 3 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Alabama

A 4 violations
D 0 violations
Tuscaloosa Water & Sewer
166,524 people
B 6 violations
F 29 violations
City of Dothan Utilities
97,146 people
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $886
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $57
Total Estimated Cost $1,343

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,343 (one-time) vs. $330 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

City of Montgomery Ww&ssb, (EPA ID: AL0001070) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 276,000 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 21 ZIP codes across 7 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (82/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 18 of 21 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

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

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

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 City of Montgomery Ww&ssb (AL0001070) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Montgomery Ww&ssb water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Montgomery Ww&ssb in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Montgomery Ww&ssb serve?

City of Montgomery Ww&ssb serves approximately 276,000 people across 21 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does City of Montgomery Ww&ssb get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
464

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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Montgomery Ww&ssb safe to drink?
City of Montgomery Ww&ssb 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?
City of Montgomery Ww&ssb meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Montgomery Ww&ssb serve?
City of Montgomery Ww&ssb serves approximately 276,000 people with drinking water across 21 ZIP codes.
What is City of Montgomery Ww&ssb's water source?
City of Montgomery Ww&ssb draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Montgomery Ww&ssb's service area?
The City of Montgomery Ww&ssb service area has a median household income of $61,059. EPA EJScreen data classifies 46% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Montgomery Ww&ssb get its water?
City of Montgomery Ww&ssb'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Montgomery Wwandssb, AL: Serves 276K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0001070/
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