Harpersville Water Board
EPA ID: AL0001156 · 2,550 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Harpersville Water Board (AL0001156): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Unlike many utilities its size, Harpersville Water Board carries a violation-free five-year record - no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 2,550 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Harpersville Water Board Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Harpersville Water Board serves a community with a median household income of $73,145 and an estimated 11,896 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Harpersville Water Board'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 24 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 6 exceed state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Alabama
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Harpersville Water Board (EPA ID: AL0001156) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 2,550 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (56/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 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
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.004 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.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$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 Harpersville Water Board (AL0001156) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harpersville Water Board water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Harpersville Water Board 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 Harpersville Water Board serve?
Harpersville Water Board serves approximately 2,550 people across 3 ZIP codes in Alabama.
Where does Harpersville Water Board get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Harpersville Water Board Water Quality Report, AL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0001156/
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