What the Phenix City records show
- Water quality and PFAS
- 1 candidate water system shown.Source date: Violations as of Q1 2026
- Air quality and emissions
- 3 monitoring records shown. Observation year: 2025.Source date: AQS data as of 2026
- Land and cleanup records
- No Superfund records returned in this report; No brownfield records returned in this report.
- Infrastructure and incidents
- 1 pipeline incident record shown; 3 RMP facility records shown (earlier stored inventory, current location coverage unverified).Source date: PHMSA data as of Q1 2026
Water quality in Phenix City
Check your water bill for your utility name and confirm the reporting year. See EPA’s guide to finding your annual water quality report.
Drinking Water Compliance
Drinking Water Compliance
Public water-system records for Phenix City, AL from EPA SDWIS.
Phenix City Utilities
PFAS above an official threshold detected in available EPA records.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City listed in EPA records · Serves 42,267 people
Data from EPA SDWIS
PFAS Screening
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PFAS Screening
PFAS screening separates EPA UCMR5 drinking-water monitoring from nearby DoD PFAS investigation-site records; EPA samples shown are from Jul 2024 to Jan 2025.
Drinking Water PFAS Monitoring
EPA UCMR5 samples public water systems. These results are separate from nearby PFAS cleanup or investigation-site records.
6 PFAS sample results above EPA limits
Sample period: Jul 2024 to Jan 2025
UCMR5 results are sampled by public water system, not every household. Confirm your water provider before treating these as tap-water results for a specific address.
| Chemical | Concentration (µg/L) | EPA Limit (µg/L) | Sample date | Over Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | 0.0075 | 0.0040 | 2025-01-14 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0068 | 0.0040 | 2024-07-30 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0068 | 0.0040 | 2025-01-14 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0063 | 0.0040 | 2024-10-02 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0056 | 0.0040 | 2024-07-30 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0054 | 0.0040 | 2024-10-02 | Yes |
PFAS detections below EPA limits.
Nearby PFAS Investigation Sites
DoD records are nearby site investigations, not Phenix City drinking-water detections. Record names come from the source database and can be broad.
No DoD PFAS investigation records shown for this report.
Impaired Water Bodies
Impaired Water Bodies
No health-relevant impairment records shown among the assessment records in this report.
Reviewed: source records as of 2026
Discharge Permits (NPDES)
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Discharge Permits (NPDES)
NPDES permits regulate pollutant discharges into U.S. waterways. Facilities must report compliance quarterly.
No NPDES-permitted facility records with current violation flags surfaced for this city report.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q4 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
To investigate water contamination, check the sampling locations, dates and results below. For tap water records, see Drinking water quality above.
Reviewed: source records as of 2026
Air quality and emissions in Phenix City
Review historical EPA air pollution records, including monitoring and facility emissions where available. For current conditions, check local air quality on AirNow.
EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
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EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
Russell County
Assessment year: 2020
According to EPA, a cancer risk of 40-in-1-million means that for every 1 million people continuously exposed to these air toxics over a 70-year lifetime, an estimated 40 may develop cancer from that exposure. This is in addition to cancer risk from all other causes.
Top modeled source groups
Data from EPA AirToxScreen
Nonattainment Status
Nonattainment Status
No EPA nonattainment designation records shown for this report.
Air Quality Monitoring (AQS)
Air Quality Monitoring (AQS)
EPA annual monitor summaries describe past measurements. For current air quality, see AirNow.
13-215-0012 — Columbus, Georgia
Annual mean: 10.4 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC)
Includes measurements flagged for exceptional events.
Observation year: 2025
Columbus-Airport
Annual mean: 0.039 Parts per million
Observation year: 2025
Annual mean: 8.5 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC)
Observation year: 2025
Data from EPA AQS
Air Quality Violations or Noncompliance
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Air Quality Violations or Noncompliance
Facilities regulated under the Clean Air Act. CAA HPV flags indicate serious noncompliance such as exceeding emission limits.
Air Violations
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
Reported Air Emissions (TRI)
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Reported Air Emissions (TRI)
TRI releases are self-reported annual totals (calendar year 2024). Hover fugitive or stack for definitions.
Argos Phenix City Concrete Plant
Reported: 2024
General Shale Brick Inc. - Plant 65
Reported: 2024
Johns Manville
Reported: 2024
Land cleanup and hazardous waste records in Phenix City
Reviewed: source query run Nov 2026
Reviewed: source query run Nov 2026
Hazardous Waste — RCRA Handlers
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Hazardous Waste — RCRA Handlers
Facilities with hazardous-waste handler records under RCRA in the reviewed 5-mile city-center search area. Active handler status is separate from air, water, or other ECHO compliance violations, which are shown in their own sections.
Active RCRA handler records in the reviewed city search area
Underground Storage Tanks
Underground Storage Tanks
No release reports shown in this group.
Reviewed: active/open records as of 2018
Data from EPA UST Finder
Reviewed: reporting year 2024
MSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
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MSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
Sites regulated by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, including mines, sand and gravel operations, and portable crushers. Status and type are from the MSHA Mine Data Retrieval System. Records with active/intermittent status dates older than 5 years are shown as older records rather than current active sites.
More MSHA records matched the search than this preview shows.
Recently updated active/intermittent sites (1)
Data from MSHA
County radon potential
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County radon potential
Russell County, AL
EPA Radon Zone Map (June 2024 release)
Russell County is EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate potential). EPA defines Zone 2 counties as having predicted average indoor screening levels between 2 pCi/L and 4 pCi/L.
Radon levels can vary from home to home, so EPA recommends testing the property to know its indoor level.
Infrastructure, incidents, and community health in Phenix City
FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA flood zones describe mapped flood hazards. Look up a specific address with FEMA.
No FEMA flood-zone records shown for this report.
EPA Risk Management Program Records
EPA Risk Management Program Records
Results use an earlier stored RMP inventory. Current EPA ECHO location coverage is unverified.
EPA ECHO lists facilities linked to the Risk Management Program. Results include facilities with locations that can be matched. Records may be historical. Current operations, chemical inventories, and recent accident history are unverified.
Pipeline Incidents
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Pipeline Incidents
PHMSA tracks incidents involving natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines. Incidents include leaks, ruptures, and explosions.
No records dated within the last 5 years surfaced for this city report.
Reviewed: last 5 years
Data from PHMSA
Community Health Indicators
Community Health Indicators
Health outcomes from County Health Rankings. Values shown alongside state and national averages.
Russell County, AlabamaPop. 58,555
County Health Rankings edition: 2024
Premature Death
- County
- 13,437
- State
- 11,416
- National
- 7,972
Poor or Fair Health
- County
- 22.9%
- State
- 17.8%
- National
- 14.2%
Poor Physical Health Days
- County
- 4.5
- State
- 3.9
- National
- 3.3
Poor Mental Health Days
- County
- 5.8
- State
- 5.9
- National
- 4.8
Adult Smoking
- County
- 20.2%
- State
- 17.9%
- National
- 15.0%
Adult Obesity
- County
- 43.8%
- State
- 40.6%
- National
- 34.0%
Air Pollution - Particulate Matter
- County
- 9.5
- State
- 9.3
- National
- 7.3
Drinking water violation indicator
- County
- No
- State
- N/A
- National
- N/A
Diabetes Prevalence
- County
- 14.2%
- State
- 13.3%
- National
- 9.6%
Life Expectancy
- County
- 71.5
- State
- 73.7
- National
- 77.6
| Indicator | County | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature Death | 13,437 | 11,416 | 7,972 |
| Poor or Fair Health | 22.9% | 17.8% | 14.2% |
| Poor Physical Health Days | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| Poor Mental Health Days | 5.8 | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Adult Smoking | 20.2% | 17.9% | 15.0% |
| Adult Obesity | 43.8% | 40.6% | 34.0% |
| Air Pollution - Particulate Matter | 9.5 | 9.3 | 7.3 |
| Drinking water violation indicator | No | N/A | N/A |
| Diabetes Prevalence | 14.2% | 13.3% | 9.6% |
| Life Expectancy | 71.5 | 73.7 | 77.6 |
Environmental questions about Phenix City, Alabama
Has PFAS been found in the water in Phenix City, Alabama?
EPA testing found PFAS in water samples from Phenix City Utilities. Results dated Jul 30, 2024 to Jan 14, 2025 include PFOA at 0.0054 to 0.0075 micrograms per liter and PFPeA at 0.0047 to 0.007 micrograms per liter.
Check with the utility that serves your address for its testing results.
What do EPA records say about tap water in Phenix City, Alabama?
EPA drinking water records on this page list 18 violations for Phenix City Utilities.
Check your water bill to identify the utility serving your address. Ask that utility about current drinking water advisories.
What do annual air monitors show near Phenix City, Alabama?
Nearby EPA monitoring stations provide annual air quality measurements for Phenix City.
The monitoring station at 13-215-0012, Columbus, Georgia recorded an annual average of 10.4 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC) for fine particles (PM2.5) in 2025.
The monitoring station at Columbus-Airport recorded an annual average of 0.039 Parts per million for ozone in 2025.
The monitoring station at Columbus-Airport recorded an annual average of 8.5 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC) for fine particles (PM2.5) in 2025.
Download 2025 EPA annual monitor dataCurrent air quality on AirNow
Is there radon in Phenix City, Alabama?
The radon data for Phenix City covers Russell County. EPA places this area in Zone 2, with a predicted average indoor radon screening level of 2 to 4 picocuries per liter.
Are there Superfund or brownfield sites near Phenix City, Alabama?
No Superfund or brownfield sites were returned for this city report.
What is the life expectancy in Phenix City, Alabama?
The county data for Phenix City reports a life expectancy of 71.5 years in Russell County, Alabama.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
What does the data say about premature deaths in Phenix City, Alabama?
The county data for Phenix City reports 13,437 years of life lost to deaths before age 75 per 100,000 residents in Russell County, Alabama. This measure adds up the years lost to early deaths and adjusts for differences in population age.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
Is there air pollution in Phenix City, Alabama?
The county data for Phenix City lists fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) at 9.5 micrograms per cubic meter in Russell County, Alabama.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
What environmental incidents are recorded near Phenix City, Alabama?
Federal pipeline records list an incident involving Dixie Pipeline Company LLC near Phenix City on Oct 23, 2021. The reported release was hvl or other flammable or toxic fluid which is a gas at ambient conditions.