BROOKESMITH SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT

PWSID: TX0250004 · Brownwood, TX · Serves 12,621 people

Health Violations

BROOKESMITH SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
12,621
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Surface Water

BROOKESMITH SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT (PWSID TX0250004) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 12,621 people in Brownwood, TX, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Texas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2015–2016.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Texas state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
TX0250004
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Brownwood, TX
Population Served
12,621
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 1
Total Coliform (RTCR) 1 1

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2016
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Nov 1, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BROOKESMITH SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT water safe to drink?
BROOKESMITH SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does BROOKESMITH SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT serve?
BROOKESMITH SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT serves 12,621 people in Brownwood, TX. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does BROOKESMITH SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT have?
BROOKESMITH SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT has 2 total violations on record spanning 2015–2016. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in BROOKESMITH SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Coliform (RTCR).

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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