Water System Report AL

Ne Morgan Company, Water & Sewer Authority

EPA ID: AL0001088 ยท 25,854 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ne Morgan Company, Water & Sewer Authority (AL0001088): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero EPA violations over five years - Ne Morgan Company, Water & Sewer Authority has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 25,854.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 64
Avg Safety Score
25,854
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00103 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$174K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ne Morgan Company, Water & Sewer Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$64,295
Median Household Income
77,597
Service Area Population
41%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ne Morgan Company, Water & Sewer Authority serves a community with a median household income of $64,295 and an estimated 77,597 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 41% 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

Ne Morgan Company, Water & Sewer Authority'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 53% 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.

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,320
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $3,020

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 $3,020 (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

Ne Morgan Company, Water & Sewer Authority (EPA ID: AL0001088) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 25,854 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (64/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 5 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
0.00103 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 1 (High Risk)

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

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

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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 Ne Morgan Company, Water & Sewer Authority (AL0001088) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ne Morgan Company, Water & Sewer Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Ne Morgan Company, Water & Sewer Authority 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 Ne Morgan Company, Water & Sewer Authority serve?

Ne Morgan Company, Water & Sewer Authority serves approximately 25,854 people across 5 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does Ne Morgan Company, Water & Sewer Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
3
Latest sample
7/22/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 7.6 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 7.6 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 3.2 ppt โ€” โ€”

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Ne Morgan Company, Water & Sewer Authority safe to drink?
Ne Morgan Company, Water & Sewer Authority has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Ne Morgan Company, Water & Sewer Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ne Morgan Company, Water & Sewer Authority serve?
Ne Morgan Company, Water & Sewer Authority serves approximately 25,854 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Ne Morgan Company, Water & Sewer Authority's water source?
Ne Morgan Company, Water & Sewer Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ne Morgan Company, Water & Sewer Authority's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00103 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Ne Morgan Company, Water & Sewer Authority's service area?
The Ne Morgan Company, Water & Sewer Authority service area has a median household income of $64,295. EPA EJScreen data classifies 41% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Ne Morgan Company, Water & Sewer Authority get its water?
Ne Morgan Company, Water & Sewer Authority'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.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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