Water System Report AL

Blue Hole Water Company, Inc., the

EPA ID: AL0001769 · 246 people served · 63 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Blue Hole Water Company, Inc., the has supplied tap water to 246 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

246
People Served
63
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Blue Hole Water Company, Inc., the Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$51,001
Median Household Income
502,316
Service Area Population
47%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Blue Hole Water Company, Inc., the serves a community with a median household income of $51,001 and an estimated 502,316 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 47% 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

Blue Hole Water Company, Inc., the'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
49th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
59th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Jefferson 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

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 76% 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. 155 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 6 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.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $803
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $235
Total Estimated Cost $1,438

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 $1,438 (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

Blue Hole Water Company, Inc., the (EPA ID: AL0001769) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 246 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 63 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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

This system serves 63 ZIP codes:

35201 · 35202 · 35203 · 35204 · 35205 35206 · 35207 · 35208 · 35209 · 35210 35211 · 35212 · 35213 · 35214 · 35215 35216 · 35217 · 35218 · 35219 · 35220 35221 · 35222 · 35223 · 35224 · 35226 35228 · 35229 · 35231 · 35232 · 35233 35234 · 35235 · 35236 · 35237 · 35238 35242 · 35243 · 35244 · 35246 · 35249 35253 · 35254 · 35255 · 35259 · 35260 35261 · 35266 · 35270 · 35282 · 35283 35285 · 35287 · 35288 · 35290 · 35291 35292 · 35293 · 35294 · 35295 · 35296 35297 · 35298 · 35299

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Blue Hole Water Company, Inc., the (AL0001769) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blue Hole Water Company, Inc., the water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Blue Hole Water Company, Inc., the serve?

Blue Hole Water Company, Inc., the serves approximately 246 people across 63 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does Blue Hole Water Company, Inc., the get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
88
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: 246
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?
Blue Hole Water Company, Inc., the meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Blue Hole Water Company, Inc., the serve?
Blue Hole Water Company, Inc., the serves approximately 246 people with drinking water across 63 ZIP codes.
What is Blue Hole Water Company, Inc., the's water source?
Blue Hole Water Company, Inc., the draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Blue Hole Water Company, Inc., the's service area?
The Blue Hole Water Company, Inc., the service area has a median household income of $51,001. EPA EJScreen data classifies 47% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Blue Hole Water Company, Inc., the get its water?
Blue Hole Water Company, Inc., the'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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