Brooksville, FL: 322 Violations — 77/100 (2026)
7 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Public water monitoring in Brooksville shows a safety record well above the FL median — health-based violations are isolated exceptions rather than recurring patterns, the city's systems have stayed compliant across recent reporting cycles, and no cluster of recurring exceedances appears in any single service area.
How Brooksville Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Brooksville, FL
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of water safety grades across Brooksville.
Brooksville Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 322 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0013 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 34% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,100 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.67 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Brooksville
Residential water in Brooksville, FL is supplied by 3 separate utilities — not one centralized authority. Each of those providers operates under its own service territory boundary, maintains its own distribution infrastructure, and files compliance documentation with the EPA on its own timeline. Federal data counts 6 water systems in the area, with these providers collectively accounting for the dominant share of household connections.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 7 ZIP codes in Brooksville, Florida (population ~75,844), covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 181,442 people region-wide.
7 of 7 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Brooksville: B (77/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Brooksville water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0013 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 7 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 192 | 7 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 72 | 7 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 40 | 7 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 24 | 7 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 16 | 7 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34601 | B | 46 | 0 | Hernando Company Utl-west |
| 34602 | B | 46 | 0 | Hernando Company Utl-west |
| 34603 | B | 46 | 0 | Hernando Company Utl-west |
| 34604 | B | 46 | 0 | Hernando Company Utl-west |
| 34605 | B | 46 | 0 | Hernando Company Utl-west |
| 34613 | B | 46 | 0 | Hernando Company Utl-west |
| 34614 | B | 46 | 0 | Hernando Company Utl-west |
All ZIP Codes in Brooksville
- 34601 [B] — 46 violations
- 34602 [B] — 46 violations
- 34603 [B] — 46 violations
- 34604 [B] — 46 violations
- 34605 [B] — 46 violations
- 34613 [B] — 46 violations
- 34614 [B] — 46 violations
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
CDC Health Data for Brooksville
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Brooksville
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Brooksville's Housing Stock?
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
For a city with a median build year of 1995, Brooksville carries a housing profile that straddles the 1986 federal ban on lead solder in plumbing. Neither predominantly new nor predominantly old, the stock presents a moderate aggregate risk environment — with individual risk varying sharply depending on when and where a specific home was built.
Most homes in Brooksville were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Brooksville: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Within the Brooksville market, estimated remediation claims a small portion of typical property equity — the financial burden is proportionally low.
Remediation costs in Brooksville are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,400–$2,933 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 29% below the Florida average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Brooksville
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Households with kids in the home — for whom CDC guidance places particular weight on minimizing exposure — face a specific local picture in Brooksville. 34% of homes here come from the pre-rule era, and aggregate utility samples either approach or cross 0.015 mg/L. A baseline draw-test kit and certified lead-removal filtration are available via retailer networks for households confirming conditions at a specific tap.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Brooksville
Although Brooksville's flood history doesn't reach high-severity thresholds, NFIP data documents 231 claims and FEMA maps place 86% of ZIP codes in designated flood zones — a combined profile that makes flood-related water quality considerations a reasonable planning baseline.
Brooksville has a moderate flood history with 231 FEMA claims averaging $26,042 per payout. 86% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$2,100</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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