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Brooksville

EPA ID: OK2006363 · 90 people served · 1 ZIP code

Brooksville earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 90 people.

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

90
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$130K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 5 (2024) to 10 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Brooksville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,193
Median Household Income
11,033
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Brooksville serves a community with a median household income of $54,193 and an estimated 11,033 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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

Brooksville'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 80% 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. 1 detection recorded.

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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Lead Pipe Replacement $3,780
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $6,680

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 $6,680 (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

Brooksville (EPA ID: OK2006363) is a community water system in Oklahoma that serves approximately 90 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 74873 in Tecumseh.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 OK 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 Brooksville (OK2006363) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brooksville water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Brooksville serve?

Brooksville serves approximately 90 people across 1 ZIP code in Oklahoma.

Where does Brooksville get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Brooksville meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Brooksville serve?
Brooksville serves approximately 90 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Brooksville's water source?
Brooksville draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Brooksville's service area?
The Brooksville service area has a median household income of $54,193. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Brooksville get its water?
Brooksville'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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