Water System Report AL

Ramer Water Company, Inc.

EPA ID: AL0001074 · 1,398 people served · 1 ZIP code

Unlike many utilities its size, Ramer Water Company, Inc. carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 1,398 people.

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

1,398
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$95K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ramer Water Company, Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$47,000
Median Household Income
2,049
Service Area Population
48%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ramer Water Company, Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $47,000 and an estimated 2,049 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 48% 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

Ramer Water Company, 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

28 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

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

Ramer Water Company, Inc. (EPA ID: AL0001074) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 1,398 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 36069 in Ramer.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ramer Water Company, Inc. (AL0001074) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ramer Water Company, Inc. water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Ramer Water Company, Inc. serve?

Ramer Water Company, Inc. serves approximately 1,398 people across 1 ZIP code in Alabama.

Where does Ramer Water Company, Inc. 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
482
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,398
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

Should I use a water filter?
Ramer Water Company, Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ramer Water Company, Inc. serve?
Ramer Water Company, Inc. serves approximately 1,398 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ramer Water Company, Inc.'s water source?
Ramer Water Company, Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ramer Water Company, Inc.'s service area?
The Ramer Water Company, Inc. service area has a median household income of $47,000. EPA EJScreen data classifies 48% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Ramer Water Company, Inc. get its water?
Ramer Water Company, 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.
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