Water System Report AL

Carrollton Water District, Town of

EPA ID: AL0001103 · 1,305 people served · 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Carrollton Water District, Town of (AL0001103): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Over five tracked years, Carrollton Water District, Town of has stayed completely violation-free for its 1,305 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B · 83
Avg Safety Score
1,305
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$125K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Carrollton Water District, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$42,279
Median Household Income
13,589
Service Area Population
85%
Disadvantaged Population
77th
Poverty Percentile
85th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Carrollton Water District, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $42,279 and an estimated 13,589 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 85% 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

Carrollton Water District, Town of'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
18th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $900
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,300

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

Carrollton Water District, Town of (EPA ID: AL0001103) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 1,305 people from groundwater sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 4 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 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 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

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Carrollton Water District, Town of (AL0001103) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carrollton Water District, Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Carrollton Water District, Town of 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 Carrollton Water District, Town of serve?

Carrollton Water District, Town of serves approximately 1,305 people across 4 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does Carrollton Water District, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Carrollton Water District, Town of safe to drink?
Carrollton Water District, Town of earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Carrollton Water District, Town of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Carrollton Water District, Town of serve?
Carrollton Water District, Town of serves approximately 1,305 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Carrollton Water District, Town of's water source?
Carrollton Water District, Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Carrollton Water District, Town of's service area?
The Carrollton Water District, Town of service area has a median household income of $42,279. EPA EJScreen data classifies 85% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Carrollton Water District, Town of get its water?
Carrollton Water District, Town of'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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