Current Noncompliance AL

Remlap Pine Mtn Water Authority

EPA ID: AL0001672 ยท 2,616 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Remlap Pine Mtn Water Authority (AL0001672): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Remlap Pine Mtn Water Authority has 1 EPA violation listed as open in the reviewed federal record - approximately 2,616 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,616
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
10
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
4
Contaminants Flagged
$178K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Remlap Pine Mtn Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$71,953
Median Household Income
25,147
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
58%
Disadvantaged Population
55th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Remlap Pine Mtn Water Authority have a median household income of $71,953 and about 25,147 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 58% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Remlap Pine Mtn Water Authority'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
45th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 10 detections recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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2,622 people
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2,643 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $500

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $500 (one-time) vs. $10,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Remlap Pine Mtn Water Authority (EPA ID: AL0001672) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 2,616 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
July 1, 2024 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2024-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 available EPA compliance records for Remlap Pine Mtn Water Authority (AL0001672) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Remlap Pine Mtn Water Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Remlap Pine Mtn Water Authority serve?

Remlap Pine Mtn Water Authority serves approximately 2,616 people across 2 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does Remlap Pine Mtn Water Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 10 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Remlap Pine Mtn Water Authority serve? ▼
Remlap Pine Mtn Water Authority serves approximately 2,616 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Remlap Pine Mtn Water Authority's water source? ▼
Remlap Pine Mtn Water Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Remlap Pine Mtn Water Authority's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Remlap Pine Mtn Water Authority? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Remlap Pine Mtn Water Authority have a median household income of $71,953 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 58% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Remlap Pine Mtn Water Authority get its water? ▼
Remlap Pine Mtn Water Authority'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Remlap Pine Mtn Water Authority (AL): 10 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0001672/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Remlap Pine Mtn Water Authority (EPA ID: AL0001672) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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