Water System Report AL

Englewood-hulls Water System, Inc.

EPA ID: AL0001301 · 7,077 people served · 12 ZIP codes

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Englewood-hulls Water System, Inc. recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 7,077 people.

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

7,077
People Served
12
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 11 (2022) to 1 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Englewood-hulls Water System, Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,388
Median Household Income
145,725
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
53th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
42%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Englewood-hulls Water System, Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $57,388 and an estimated 145,725 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 37% 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?

Surface Water

Englewood-hulls Water System, Inc.'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
48th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Tuscaloosa 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

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $900
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $250
Total Estimated Cost $1,550

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

Englewood-hulls Water System, Inc. (EPA ID: AL0001301) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 7,077 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 12 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 9 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Englewood-hulls Water System, Inc. (AL0001301) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Englewood-hulls Water System, Inc. water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Englewood-hulls Water System, Inc. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Englewood-hulls Water System, Inc. serve?

Englewood-hulls Water System, Inc. serves approximately 7,077 people across 12 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does Englewood-hulls Water System, Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
87

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
2,533
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: 7,077
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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Englewood-hulls Water System, Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Englewood-hulls Water System, Inc. serve?
Englewood-hulls Water System, Inc. serves approximately 7,077 people with drinking water across 12 ZIP codes.
What is Englewood-hulls Water System, Inc.'s water source?
Englewood-hulls Water System, Inc. draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Englewood-hulls Water System, Inc.'s service area?
The Englewood-hulls Water System, Inc. service area has a median household income of $57,388. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Englewood-hulls Water System, Inc. get its water?
Englewood-hulls Water System, Inc.'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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