Carbon Hill Utilities Board
EPA ID: AL0001324 · 3,159 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Carbon Hill Utilities Board (AL0001324): 6 EPA violations in the last five years. Beyond the 6 historical violations on Carbon Hill Utilities Board's EPA record, nothing remains open - the utility is currently compliant and supplies water to 3,159 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Carbon Hill Utilities Board Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Carbon Hill Utilities Board serves a community with a median household income of $49,560 and an estimated 19,104 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 89% 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?
Carbon Hill Utilities Board'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Carbon Hill Utilities Board compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Carbon Hill Utilities Board (EPA ID: AL0001324) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 3,159 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 20, 2021 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 21, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 21, 2021 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 25, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 25, 2021 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
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.
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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 Carbon Hill Utilities Board (AL0001324) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carbon Hill Utilities Board water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Carbon Hill Utilities Board; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Carbon Hill Utilities Board serve?
Carbon Hill Utilities Board serves approximately 3,159 people across 4 ZIP codes in Alabama.
Where does Carbon Hill Utilities Board get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Carbon Hill Utilities Board (AL): 6 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0001324/
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