Monitoring Violations AL

New Brockton Water Department

EPA ID: AL0000302 · 4,185 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Current EPA status: New Brockton Water Department, 2 open violations, 4,185 people served.

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

A · 89
Avg Safety Score
4,185
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
7
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0036 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
4
Contaminants Flagged
$143K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2023) to 1 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for New Brockton Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$56,726
Median Household Income
53,344
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The New Brockton Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $56,726 and an estimated 53,344 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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?

Groundwater

New Brockton Water Department'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Coffee 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

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How New Brockton Water Department compares to EPA limits

Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects

What This Means For You

Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Organic Carbon at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Atrazine was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Water Filtration $225
Total Estimated Cost $1,725

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,725 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

New Brockton Water Department (EPA ID: AL0000302) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 4,185 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (89/100)

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

Violation History

7 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Atrazine Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Atrazine Organic 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
36351 0.0036 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 New Brockton Water Department (AL0000302) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Brockton Water Department water safe to drink?

New Brockton Water Department has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does New Brockton Water Department serve?

New Brockton Water Department serves approximately 4,185 people across 4 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does New Brockton Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
32
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
1,375
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 4,185
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 New Brockton Water Department safe to drink?
New Brockton Water Department earns a A safety grade with 7 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in New Brockton Water Department's water?
Detected contaminants include Atrazine, Total Organic Carbon, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does New Brockton Water Department serve?
New Brockton Water Department serves approximately 4,185 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is New Brockton Water Department's water source?
New Brockton Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in New Brockton Water Department's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0036 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of New Brockton Water Department's service area?
The New Brockton Water Department service area has a median household income of $56,726. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does New Brockton Water Department get its water?
New Brockton Water Department'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

New Brockton Water Department (EPA ID: AL0000302) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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