Water System Report AL

Brent Utilities Board

EPA ID: AL0000091 ยท 7,050 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Brent Utilities Board (AL0000091): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five clean years on EPA record - Brent Utilities Board, 7,050 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

7,050
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$146K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Brent Utilities Board Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$50,238
Median Household Income
11,746
Service Area Population
75%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Brent Utilities Board serves a community with a median household income of $50,238 and an estimated 11,746 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 75% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Brent Utilities Board's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 64% 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
Flood Insurance $800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Brent Utilities Board (EPA ID: AL0000091) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 7,050 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Brent Utilities Board (AL0000091) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brent Utilities Board water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Brent Utilities Board in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Brent Utilities Board serve?

Brent Utilities Board serves approximately 7,050 people across 3 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does Brent Utilities Board get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
174

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Brent Utilities Board meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Brent Utilities Board serve?
Brent Utilities Board serves approximately 7,050 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Brent Utilities Board's water source?
Brent Utilities Board draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Brent Utilities Board's service area?
The Brent Utilities Board service area has a median household income of $50,238. EPA EJScreen data classifies 75% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Brent Utilities Board get its water?
Brent Utilities Board's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Brent Utilities Board Water Quality Report, AL. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0000091/
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