Water System Report AL

Trinity Water Works System

EPA ID: AL0001091 ยท 2,844 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Trinity Water Works System (AL0001091): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Nothing in the federal violation file is listed against Trinity Water Works System, a system that provides water to roughly 2,844 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,844
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$184K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Trinity Water Works System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$68,188
Median Household Income
89,047
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
45%
Disadvantaged Population
63th
Poverty Percentile
73th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Trinity Water Works System have a median household income of $68,188 and about 89,047 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 45% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

Trinity Water Works System'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
35th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
35th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 8 detections recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Alabama

Notasulga Water System
2,850 people
0 violations
Clio Water Works
2,832 people
10 violations
Brookside Water Works
2,865 people
0 violations
7 violations
Lexington Water Works
2,910 people
4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $500

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

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 $500 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Trinity Water Works System (EPA ID: AL0001091) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 2,844 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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
Below the reporting limit No 2023-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Trinity Water Works System (AL0001091) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trinity Water Works System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Trinity Water Works System 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 Trinity Water Works System serve?

Trinity Water Works System serves approximately 2,844 people across 4 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does Trinity Water Works System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Trinity Water Works System; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Trinity Water Works System serve? ▼
Trinity Water Works System serves approximately 2,844 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Trinity Water Works System's water source? ▼
Trinity Water Works System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Trinity Water Works System's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Trinity Water Works System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Trinity Water Works System have a median household income of $68,188 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 45% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Trinity Water Works System get its water? ▼
Trinity Water Works System'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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Trinity Water Works System Water Quality Report, AL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0001091/
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