Water System Report AL

Snowdoun Water System Inc.

EPA ID: AL0001078 · 2,550 people served · 35 ZIP codes

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Snowdoun Water System Inc. has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 2,550 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

2,550
People Served
35
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,613
Median Household Income
205,921
Service Area Population
48%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Snowdoun Water System Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $54,613 and an estimated 205,921 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% 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

Snowdoun 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.

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

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 75% of expected lifespan used End of life

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A 2 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $497
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $897

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

Snowdoun Water System Inc. (EPA ID: AL0001078) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 2,550 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 35 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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

This system serves 35 ZIP codes:

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 Snowdoun Water System Inc. (AL0001078) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Snowdoun Water System Inc. water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Snowdoun Water System Inc. serve?

Snowdoun Water System Inc. serves approximately 2,550 people across 35 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does Snowdoun Water System 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
884
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: 2,550
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?
Snowdoun Water System Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Snowdoun Water System Inc. serve?
Snowdoun Water System Inc. serves approximately 2,550 people with drinking water across 35 ZIP codes.
What is Snowdoun Water System Inc.'s water source?
Snowdoun Water System Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Snowdoun Water System Inc.'s service area?
The Snowdoun Water System Inc. service area has a median household income of $54,613. EPA EJScreen data classifies 48% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Snowdoun Water System Inc. get its water?
Snowdoun 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.
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