Water System Report NC

Brookwood Commission Wtr System

EPA ID: NC0326127 · 15,380 people served · 15 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Brookwood Commission Wtr System has supplied tap water to 15,380 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

15,380
People Served
15
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$213K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 15 (2022) to 15 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Brookwood Commission Wtr System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,808
Median Household Income
412,876
Service Area Population
32%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
47th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Brookwood Commission Wtr System serves a community with a median household income of $64,808 and an estimated 412,876 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 32% 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

Brookwood Commission Wtr System'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
37th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
67th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Wake County, North Carolina rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 67th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 108 detections recorded. 32 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.

State limits: HFPO-DA: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Carolina

City of Conover
15,347 people
B 5 violations
City of Eden
15,332 people
D 11 violations
0 violations
Cliffdale West
15,220 people
0 violations
Bayleaf Master
15,585 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $533
Water Filtration $380
Radon Mitigation $133
Total Estimated Cost $2,247

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,247 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Brookwood Commission Wtr System (EPA ID: NC0326127) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 15,380 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 15 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 12 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Brookwood Commission Wtr System (NC0326127) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brookwood Commission Wtr System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Brookwood Commission Wtr System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Brookwood Commission Wtr System serve?

Brookwood Commission Wtr System serves approximately 15,380 people across 15 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Brookwood Commission Wtr System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
1218
Detections
216
Latest sample
9/9/2025
Highest analyte
PFBS: 63.3 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 33.3 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFOA 27.5 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFHxS 25.6 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFBS 63.3 ppt
PFPeA 15.9 ppt
PFHxA 15.3 ppt

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
6,530
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2024-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 15,380
Reported to North Carolina

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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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

Should I use a water filter?
Brookwood Commission Wtr System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Brookwood Commission Wtr System serve?
Brookwood Commission Wtr System serves approximately 15,380 people with drinking water across 15 ZIP codes.
What is Brookwood Commission Wtr System's water source?
Brookwood Commission Wtr System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Brookwood Commission Wtr System's service area?
The Brookwood Commission Wtr System service area has a median household income of $64,808. EPA EJScreen data classifies 32% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Brookwood Commission Wtr System get its water?
Brookwood Commission Wtr System'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.
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