Water System Report AL

Lake Mitchell Water, Incorporated

EPA ID: AL0001799 · 390 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Lake Mitchell Water, Incorporated carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 390 residents.

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

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
390
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00084 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$154K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lake Mitchell Water, Incorporated Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$57,721
Median Household Income
22,908
Service Area Population
61%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
87th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lake Mitchell Water, Incorporated serves a community with a median household income of $57,721 and an estimated 22,908 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 61% 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

Lake Mitchell Water, Incorporated'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
17th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Tallapoosa 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

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% 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 Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $800
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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

Lake Mitchell Water, Incorporated (EPA ID: AL0001799) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 390 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
35136 0.00084 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High 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 Lake Mitchell Water, Incorporated (AL0001799) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Mitchell Water, Incorporated water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lake Mitchell Water, Incorporated has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lake Mitchell Water, Incorporated serve?

Lake Mitchell Water, Incorporated serves approximately 390 people across 3 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does Lake Mitchell Water, Incorporated 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
136
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: 429
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

Is water from Lake Mitchell Water, Incorporated safe to drink?
Lake Mitchell Water, Incorporated earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Lake Mitchell Water, Incorporated meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lake Mitchell Water, Incorporated serve?
Lake Mitchell Water, Incorporated serves approximately 390 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Lake Mitchell Water, Incorporated's water source?
Lake Mitchell Water, Incorporated draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lake Mitchell Water, Incorporated's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00084 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lake Mitchell Water, Incorporated's service area?
The Lake Mitchell Water, Incorporated service area has a median household income of $57,721. EPA EJScreen data classifies 61% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lake Mitchell Water, Incorporated get its water?
Lake Mitchell Water, Incorporated'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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