OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY

Q: Is OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY water safe to drink?

OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY (PWS ID: AL0000393) has 77 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 3,300 people using Groundwater sources.

Q: What type of violations does OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY have?

OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY has 77 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 71 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.

Q: Has PFAS been detected in OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY water?

Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY's water supply: lithium. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.

Q: What water source does OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY use?

OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.

Q: Where does this data come from?

All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Reviewed byPlainWater Editorial, Drinking Water Quality Editorial Team · June 4, 2026

PWS ID: AL0000393 · EVERGREEN, Alabama 36401

OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY serves 3,300 people in EVERGREEN, Alabama using Groundwater water sources. It has 77 recorded EPA violations, including 0 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (1 compound found).

Water Quality Snapshot: OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY

OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 3,300 residents in EVERGREEN, Alabama (Conecuh County) through 1,100 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 77 total violations for this system , of which 0 (0%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 71 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2017.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE, recorded in 6 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 33.9 ppt. PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across Alabama, EPA tracks 562 public water systems serving 6,193,356 people, with 40,486 cumulative violations and 3,786 health-based violations on record. About 99% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 72 violations. OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY's 77 violations sit above the Alabama average. Statewide, 157 of 306 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (51.3%). All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

1 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served

3,300

Total Violations

Health-Based Violations

Water Source

Groundwater

System Details

System Type: Community
Owner Type: Local
Connections: 1,100
County: Conecuh
School/Daycare: No
MCL Violations: 0
Monitoring Violations: 71
Treatment Tech Violations: 0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant	Category	Count	Latest
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE	MR	6	2004
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE	MR	6	2008
Lead and Copper Rule	MR	6	2015
Coliform (TCR)	MR	5	2009
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	MR	2	1998
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	MR	2	1998
Xylenes, Total	MR	2	1998
o-Dichlorobenzene	MR	2	1998
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	MR	2	1998
Carbon tetrachloride	MR	2	1998
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	MR	2	1998
1,2-Dichloroethane	MR	2	1998
1,1,2-Trichloroethane	MR	2	1998
Tetrachloroethylene	MR	2	1998
CHLOROBENZENE	MR	2	1998
Styrene	MR	2	1998
Trichloroethylene	MR	2	1998
Benzene	MR	2	1998
Ethylbenzene	MR	2	1998
1,2-Dichloropropane	MR	2	1998
Toluene	MR	2	1998
Vinyl chloride	MR	2	1998
1,1-Dichloroethylene	MR	2	1998
p-Dichlorobenzene	MR	2	1998
DICHLOROMETHANE	MR	2	1998
Picloram	MR	1	2017
Dinoseb	MR	1	2017
Pentachlorophenol	MR	1	2017
Dalapon	MR	1	2017
2,4-D	MR	1	2017

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 2 of 60 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant	Date	Result	MRL	Status
4:2 FTS	9/10/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFTrDA	9/10/2024	<0.007 µg/L	0.007 µg/L	Not Detected
PFTA	9/10/2024	<0.008 µg/L	0.008 µg/L	Not Detected
PFBS	9/10/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFDA	9/10/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFDoA	9/10/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxA	9/10/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFUnA	9/10/2024	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS	9/10/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS	9/10/2024	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Not Detected
ADONA	9/10/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
HFPO-DA	9/10/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
NEtFOSAA	9/10/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
6:2 FTS	9/10/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
8:2 FTS	9/10/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeA	9/10/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHpS	9/10/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeS	9/10/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
NFDHA	9/10/2024	<0.02 µg/L	0.02 µg/L	Not Detected
PFBA	9/10/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMBA	9/10/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOA	9/10/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMPA	9/10/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
NMeFOSAA	9/10/2024	<0.006 µg/L	0.006 µg/L	Not Detected
lithium	9/10/2024	28.8000 µg/L	9 µg/L	Detected
PFHpA	9/10/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxS	9/10/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFNA	9/10/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOS	9/10/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFEESA	9/10/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
4:2 FTS	3/5/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFNA	3/5/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOS	3/5/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOA	3/5/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFDA	3/5/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFDoA	3/5/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxA	3/5/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFUnA	3/5/2024	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS	3/5/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
ADONA	3/5/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
HFPO-DA	3/5/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxS	3/5/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
6:2 FTS	3/5/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHpA	3/5/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
8:2 FTS	3/5/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMPA	3/5/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeA	3/5/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMBA	3/5/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFEESA	3/5/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
NFDHA	3/5/2024	<0.02 µg/L	0.02 µg/L	Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records — or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status — go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS — Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID AL0000393 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Alabama Drinking Water Authority

Alabama's primacy agency administers the Safe Drinking Water Act locally. Search EPA SDWIS for the current state contact, or use the state's public health or environment department portal.

Find AL regulator via EPA SDWIS

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest)	Contaminant	Category	Count	EPA Record
2017	Picloram	MR	1	SDWIS / AL0000393 / 2040
2017	Dinoseb	MR	1	SDWIS / AL0000393 / 2041
2017	Pentachlorophenol	MR	1	SDWIS / AL0000393 / 2326
2017	Dalapon	MR	1	SDWIS / AL0000393 / 2031
2017	2,4-D	MR	1	SDWIS / AL0000393 / 2105
2017	2,4,5-TP	MR	1	SDWIS / AL0000393 / 2110
2015	Lead and Copper Rule	MR	6	SDWIS / AL0000393 / 5000
2009	Coliform (TCR)	MR	5	SDWIS / AL0000393 / 3100
2008	1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE	MR	6	SDWIS / AL0000393 / 2931
2004	ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE	MR	6	SDWIS / AL0000393 / 2946
1998	1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	MR	2	SDWIS / AL0000393 / 2378
1998	cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	MR	2	SDWIS / AL0000393 / 2380
1998	Xylenes, Total	MR	2	SDWIS / AL0000393 / 2955
1998	o-Dichlorobenzene	MR	2	SDWIS / AL0000393 / 2968
1998	1,1,1-Trichloroethane	MR	2	SDWIS / AL0000393 / 2981

How OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric	OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY	Alabama avg	Federal benchmark
Total violations	77	72	SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations	0	6.7	Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection	1 compound	51.3%	EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served	3,300	11,020	Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 562 regulated public water systems in Alabama.

Federal MCL reference — Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼

Contaminant	Federal MCL / Action Level	Note
Lead	0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L)	Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic	0.010 mg/L (10 ppb)	Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform	Treatment technique (RTCR)	Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS)	4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule)	Compliance deadline 2029
Nitrate (as N)	10 mg/L	Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY water safe to drink? ▼

OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY (PWS ID: AL0000393) has 77 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 3,300 people using Groundwater sources.

How many people does OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY serve? ▼

OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY serves 3,300 people in EVERGREEN, Alabama. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 1,100 service connections.

What type of violations does OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY have? ▼

OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY has 77 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 71 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.

Has PFAS been detected in OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY water? ▼

Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY's water supply: lithium. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.

What water source does OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY use? ▼

OWASSA-BROWNSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.

Where does this data come from? ▼

All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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