ZipCheckup grade for 35444: B.
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Brookwood, AL (35444): 2 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 75/100
EPA data combined for 3 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Carrolls Creek, Water Authority)
Health-based violation records by water system:
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 35444 in Brookwood, AL contain 57 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 2 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 2 health-based violations and 55 non-health-based (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 75/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
Canonical components
Required domains
Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (8) CRITICAL
Your Water System
ZIP code 35444 in Brookwood, Alabama is mapped to the water system Carrolls Creek, Water Authority (EPA ID: AL0001540). This system provides water to approximately 16,248 people from surface water sources.
There are 3 community water systems serving this area.
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrolls Creek, Water Authority | AL0001540 | 16,248 | Surface water |
| Green Pond Water System | AL0000093 | 8,631 | Groundwater |
| Coaling Water Authority | AL0001298 | 3,747 | Surface water |
Other Water Quality Reports in Alabama
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- 35007 (Alabaster) - 35 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35010 (Alexander City) - 11 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35011 (Alexander City)
- 35013 (Allgood)
- 35014 (Alpine) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35015 (Alton)
- 35016 (Arab) - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35019 (Baileyton) - 8 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35020 (Bessemer) - 7 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35021 (Bessemer)
- 35022 (Bessemer) - 7 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35023 (Bessemer) - 12 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35031 (Blountsville) - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35032 (Bon Air)
- 35033 (Bremen)
- 35034 (Brent) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 35035 (Brierfield) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 35468 (Kellerman) - 4 mi
- 35440 (Abernant) - 7 mi
- 35490 (Vance) - 8 mi - 65 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35453 (Cottondale) - 8 mi - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 35402 (Tuscaloosa) - 9 mi
- 35407 (Tuscaloosa) - 9 mi
- 35478 (Peterson) - 9 mi
- 35482 (Samantha) - 9 mi
- 35449 (Coaling) - 10 mi
- 35188 (Woodstock) - 10 mi - 57 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Carrolls Creek, Water Authority (AL0001540) on EPA.gov.
4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
Compliance History
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 35444 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Health Risks from Detected Contaminants
Radium-226
High RiskEPA reference value: 5 pCi/L (MCL for combined Radium-226 & 228)
Increased cancer risk, including bone cancer (known carcinogen)
At-risk groups: people who drink water with radium above the MCL over many years
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): ion exchange (water softener), reverse osmosis, lime softening · Find a filter →
Radium-228
High RiskEPA reference value: 5 pCi/L (MCL for combined Radium-226 & 228)
Increased cancer risk, including bone cancer (known carcinogen)
At-risk groups: people who drink water with radium above the MCL over many years
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): ion exchange (water softener), reverse osmosis, lime softening · Find a filter →
Environmental Hazards (10) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) OK
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 35444 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 57 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 35444 (primary system: Carrolls Creek, Water Authority), including 2 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 35444's water come from?
The recorded water source for Carrolls Creek, Water Authority, a system mapped to ZIP code 35444, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 16,248 people.
How does Brookwood water compare to the national average?
Brookwood's Home Safety Score ranks better than 51% of U.S. ZIP codes, and at or above 58% within Alabama.
How can I get my water tested in Brookwood?
If Carrolls Creek, Water Authority supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.
What is the radon risk for 35444?
35444 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Tuscaloosa County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Brookwood, AL (35444): 2 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 75/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/35444/
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Page version: October 2026.
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Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 35444
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35468 | Kellerman, AL | 4.4 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 35440 | Abernant, AL | 7.3 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 35490 | Vance, AL | 7.7 mi | B | 65 |
| 35453 | Cottondale, AL | 8.3 mi | B | 9 |
| 35402 | Tuscaloosa, AL | 8.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 35407 | Tuscaloosa, AL | 8.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 35478 | Peterson, AL | 8.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 35482 | Samantha, AL | 8.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 35449 | Coaling, AL | 9.9 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 35188 | Woodstock, AL | 10.4 mi | N/A | 57 |
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