Current Noncompliance AL

East Brewton, the Wwb of the Town of

EPA ID: AL0000558 ยท 2,994 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for East Brewton, the Wwb of the Town of (AL0000558): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. East Brewton, the Wwb of the Town of's current EPA file includes 1 unresolved violation - every outstanding finding is documented in federal records for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 2,994 residents across its service territory.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,994
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0036 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$89K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for East Brewton, the Wwb of the Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$47,934
Median Household Income
17,928
Service Area Population
95%
Disadvantaged Population
85th
Poverty Percentile
75th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The East Brewton, the Wwb of the Town of serves a community with a median household income of $47,934 and an estimated 17,928 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: 95% 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

East Brewton, the Wwb of the Town of'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
55th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
15th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How East Brewton, the Wwb of the Town of compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

East Brewton, the Wwb of the Town of (EPA ID: AL0000558) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 2,994 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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: 1 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
April 11, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

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 Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0036 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.

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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 East Brewton, the Wwb of the Town of (AL0000558) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Brewton, the Wwb of the Town of 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 East Brewton, the Wwb of the Town of serve?

East Brewton, the Wwb of the Town of serves approximately 2,994 people across 2 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Where does East Brewton, the Wwb of the Town of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in East Brewton, the Wwb of the Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include 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 2 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 East Brewton, the Wwb of the Town of serve?
East Brewton, the Wwb of the Town of serves approximately 2,994 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is East Brewton, the Wwb of the Town of's water source?
East Brewton, the Wwb of the Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in East Brewton, the Wwb of the Town of'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 East Brewton, the Wwb of the Town of's service area?
The East Brewton, the Wwb of the Town of service area has a median household income of $47,934. EPA EJScreen data classifies 95% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does East Brewton, the Wwb of the Town of get its water?
East Brewton, the Wwb of the Town of'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

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1

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2

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3

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