Water System Report AL

Wilsonville Water Works

EPA ID: AL0001171 · 2,415 people served · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Wilsonville Water Works (AL0001171): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Wilsonville Water Works's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric - no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 2,415 residents year after year.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C · 67
Avg Safety Score
2,415
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$289K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$92,723
Median Household Income
5,121
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
31%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wilsonville Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $92,723 and an estimated 5,121 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Wilsonville Water Works'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% 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. 8 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.

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 →

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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 $2,200 (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

Wilsonville Water Works (EPA ID: AL0001171) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 2,415 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 35186 in Wilsonville.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 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
0.001 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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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 Wilsonville Water Works (AL0001171) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilsonville Water Works water safe to drink?

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

Wilsonville Water Works serves approximately 2,415 people across 1 ZIP code in Alabama.

Where does Wilsonville Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Wilsonville Water Works safe to drink?
Wilsonville Water Works 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?
Wilsonville Water Works meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Wilsonville Water Works serve?
Wilsonville Water Works serves approximately 2,415 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Wilsonville Water Works's water source?
Wilsonville Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Wilsonville Water Works's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Wilsonville Water Works's service area?
The Wilsonville Water Works service area has a median household income of $92,723. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Wilsonville Water Works get its water?
Wilsonville Water Works'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Wilsonville Water Works Water Quality Report, AL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0001171/
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