Montgomery (ww&ssb of the City of)
EPA ID: AL0001070 · 276,000 people served · 42 ZIP codes
EPA monitoring data for Montgomery (ww&ssb of the City of) 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 Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Montgomery (ww&ssb of the City of) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Montgomery (ww&ssb of the City of) serves a community with a median household income of $61,059 and an estimated 241,111 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: 47% 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?
Montgomery (ww&ssb of the City of)'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.
About 1% of homes in Montgomery County, Alabama rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 69th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
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.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
MONTGOMERY (WW&SSB OF THE CITY OF) (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 42 ZIP codes across 8 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (78/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36101 | 0.00531 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36102 | 0.00531 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36103 | 0.00531 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36104 | 0.00531 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36105 | 0.00531 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36106 | 0.00531 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36107 | 0.00531 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36108 | 0.00531 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36109 | 0.00531 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36110 | 0.00531 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36111 | 0.00531 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36112 | 0.00531 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36113 | 0.00531 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36114 | 0.00531 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36115 | 0.00531 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36116 | 0.00531 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36117 | 0.00531 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36118 | 0.00531 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36119 | 0.00531 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 36120 | 0.00531 mg/L | No | N/A |
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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 21 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 21 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.
This system serves 42 ZIP codes:
36013 · 36043 · 36052 · 36054 · 36057 36064 · 36069 · 36101 · 36102 · 36103 36104 · 36105 · 36106 · 36107 · 36108 36109 · 36110 · 36111 · 36112 · 36113 36114 · 36115 · 36116 · 36117 · 36118 36119 · 36120 · 36121 · 36123 · 36124 36125 · 36130 · 36131 · 36132 · 36133 36134 · 36135 · 36140 · 36141 · 36142 36177 · 36191
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Montgomery (ww&ssb of the City of) (AL0001070) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Montgomery (ww&ssb of the City of) water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Montgomery (ww&ssb of the City of) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Montgomery (ww&ssb of the City of) serve?
Montgomery (ww&ssb of the City of) serves approximately 276,000 people across 42 ZIP codes in Alabama.
Where does Montgomery (ww&ssb of the City of) 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.
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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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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