New Brockton Water Department
EPA ID: AL0000302 ยท 4,185 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for New Brockton Water Department (AL0000302): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. EPA record snapshot: New Brockton Water Department, 1 open violation, 4,185 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for New Brockton Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with New Brockton Water Department have a median household income of $56,726 and about 53,344 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 43% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
New Brockton Water Department's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
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.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 23 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2022 | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Xylenes, Total | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | DICHLOROMETHANE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | o-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | p-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Vinyl chloride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | 1,2-Dichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Carbon tetrachloride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | 1,2-Dichloropropane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Trichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Tetrachloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | CHLOROBENZENE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Benzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Toluene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Ethylbenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | No |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Xylenes, Total | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| DICHLOROMETHANE | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| o-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Vinyl chloride | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Trichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0021 mg/L | No | 2027-12-31 |
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
4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 available EPA compliance records for New Brockton Water Department (AL0000302) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Brockton Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). New Brockton Water Department (AL): 24 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0000302/
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