What was found in Brookwood's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 609 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITIZENS WATER SERVICE, INC. · 15,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 570 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITIZENS WATER SERVICE, INC. · 15,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 122 µg/L 9.4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITIZENS WATER SERVICE, INC. · 15,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 62.295 µg/L 415% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITIZENS WATER SERVICE, INC. · 15,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 53.56 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITIZENS WATER SERVICE, INC. · 15,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 45.09 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITIZENS WATER SERVICE, INC. · 15,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.5000 pCi/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CITIZENS WATER SERVICE, INC. · 15,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITIZENS WATER SERVICE, INC. · 15,096 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Brookwood
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITIZENS WATER SERVICE, INC. | 15,096 |
Frequently asked questions about Brookwood tap water
Is Brookwood tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants in the water serving Brookwood. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Brookwood?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Brookwood, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Brookwood's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Brookwood include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Lead, TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.