Current Noncompliance AL

Brewton Water Works

EPA ID: AL0000555 ยท 11,430 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Brewton Water Works (AL0000555): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Brewton Water Works shows 1 active EPA violation in the federal database for a service population of approximately 11,430.

Data: EPA SDWIS

11,430
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
89
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
56
Contaminants Flagged
$119K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Brewton Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$45,802
Median Household Income
21,366
Service Area Population
93%
Disadvantaged Population
83th
Poverty Percentile
77th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Brewton Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $45,802 and an estimated 21,366 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 93% 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

Brewton Water Works'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
17th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Brewton Water Works compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Contaminant 2015 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Atrazine 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Contaminant 2015 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,500
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,500 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Brewton Water Works (EPA ID: AL0000555) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 11,430 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 88 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
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2005 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2010 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2015 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2020 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2032 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2033 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2034 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2035 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2036 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2037 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Atrazine Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2040 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2041 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2042 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2046 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Benzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2051 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2065 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2067 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2032 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2033 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2034 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 2 No
Atrazine Organic 2 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2041 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2042 Other Violation 2 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 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 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 Brewton Water Works (AL0000555) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brewton Water Works 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 Brewton Water Works serve?

Brewton Water Works serves approximately 11,430 people across 3 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does Brewton Water Works 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
348

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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Brewton Water Works's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Contaminant 2015, Atrazine. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Brewton Water Works serve?
Brewton Water Works serves approximately 11,430 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Brewton Water Works's water source?
Brewton Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Brewton Water Works's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Brewton Water Works's service area?
The Brewton Water Works service area has a median household income of $45,802. EPA EJScreen data classifies 93% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Brewton Water Works get its water?
Brewton Water Works'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Brewton Water Works (AL): 89 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0000555/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Brewton Water Works (EPA ID: AL0000555) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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