Water System Report AL

East Central Baldwin County Water & Fpa

EPA ID: AL0001770 · 5,496 people served · 1 ZIP code

East Central Baldwin County Water & Fpa carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 5,496 residents.

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

5,496
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$220K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for East Central Baldwin County Water & Fpa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,763
Median Household Income
15,407
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
26%
Pre-1986 Housing

The East Central Baldwin County Water & Fpa serves a community with a median household income of $59,763 and an estimated 15,407 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

East Central Baldwin County Water & Fpa'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Baldwin 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

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% 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
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

East Central Baldwin County Water & Fpa (EPA ID: AL0001770) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 5,496 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 36567 in Robertsdale.

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 East Central Baldwin County Water & Fpa (AL0001770) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Central Baldwin County Water & Fpa water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, East Central Baldwin County Water & Fpa has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does East Central Baldwin County Water & Fpa serve?

East Central Baldwin County Water & Fpa serves approximately 5,496 people across 1 ZIP code in Alabama.

Where does East Central Baldwin County Water & Fpa get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
116

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
2,774
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: 5,496
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?
East Central Baldwin County Water & Fpa meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does East Central Baldwin County Water & Fpa serve?
East Central Baldwin County Water & Fpa serves approximately 5,496 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is East Central Baldwin County Water & Fpa's water source?
East Central Baldwin County Water & Fpa draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of East Central Baldwin County Water & Fpa's service area?
The East Central Baldwin County Water & Fpa service area has a median household income of $59,763. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does East Central Baldwin County Water & Fpa get its water?
East Central Baldwin County Water & Fpa'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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