Chandler Mtn/greasy Cove Water Authority
EPA ID: AL0001775 · 960 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Chandler Mtn/greasy Cove Water Authority stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 960 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Chandler Mtn/greasy Cove Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Chandler Mtn/greasy Cove Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $68,157 and an estimated 18,879 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 53% 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?
Chandler Mtn/greasy Cove 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.
About 1% of homes in Blount 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
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Alabama
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
Chandler Mtn/greasy Cove Water Authority (EPA ID: AL0001775) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 960 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP 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 Chandler Mtn/greasy Cove Water Authority (AL0001775) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chandler Mtn/greasy Cove Water Authority water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Chandler Mtn/greasy Cove Water Authority has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Chandler Mtn/greasy Cove Water Authority serve?
Chandler Mtn/greasy Cove Water Authority serves approximately 960 people across 2 ZIP codes in Alabama.
Where does Chandler Mtn/greasy Cove Water Authority 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:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.