Water System Report AL

Cuba Water Board

EPA ID: AL0001217 · 570 people served · 1 ZIP code

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Cuba Water Board recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 570 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

570
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$85K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cuba Water Board Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$38,750
Median Household Income
1,523
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
100th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cuba Water Board serves a community with a median household income of $38,750 and an estimated 1,523 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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

Cuba 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Sumter County, Alabama rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% 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 $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Cuba Water Board (EPA ID: AL0001217) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 570 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 36907 in Cuba.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Cuba Water Board (AL0001217) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cuba Water Board water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Cuba Water Board has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Cuba Water Board serve?

Cuba Water Board serves approximately 570 people across 1 ZIP code in Alabama.

Where does Cuba Water Board get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
221
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 570
Reported to Alabama

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Cuba Water Board meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cuba Water Board serve?
Cuba Water Board serves approximately 570 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cuba Water Board's water source?
Cuba Water Board draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cuba Water Board's service area?
The Cuba Water Board service area has a median household income of $38,750. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cuba Water Board get its water?
Cuba 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.
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