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Brookfield PWS

Brookfield, Missouri 64628-0000 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 4,111 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

4,111
People served
85
EPA violations
53
Health-based
1 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 85 drinking-water violations at Brookfield PWS, 62% of them health-based - above the Missouri per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound.

85
Total EPA violations on record
62%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
4,111
People served by this system
1
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Brookfield PWS

Brookfield PWS is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 4,111 residents in Brookfield, Missouri (Linn County) through 1,967 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 85 total violations for this system , of which 53 (62%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 22 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2005.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Surface Water Treatment Rule, recorded in 27 violations (TT, health-based). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 5.2 ppt (parts per trillion). PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across Missouri, EPA tracks 2,823 public water systems serving 5,855,885 people, with 201,695 cumulative violations and 54,821 health-based violations on record. About 95% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 71.4 violations. Statewide, 162 of 230 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (70.4%).

Brookfield PWS's 85 violations sit above the Missouri average.

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
4,111
Total Violations
85
Health-Based Violations
53
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
1,967
County
Linn
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
24
Monitoring Violations
22
Treatment Tech Violations
29

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 27 1999
TTHM MCL 13 2005
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL 11 2005
CARBON, TOTAL TT 2 2005
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE MR 1 1989
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 1 1989
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 1 1989
Tetrachloroethylene MR 1 1989
CHLOROBENZENE MR 1 1989
Toluene MR 1 1989
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 1 1989
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 1 1989
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 1 1989
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 1 1989
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE MR 1 1989
Benzene MR 1 1989
Ethylbenzene MR 1 1989
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 1 1989
Vinyl chloride MR 1 1989
Styrene MR 1 1989
Carbon tetrachloride MR 1 1989
Trichloroethylene MR 1 1989
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 1 1989
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 1 1989
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 1 1989
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 1 1989

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 1 of 116 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
4:2 FTS 8/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 8/12/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 8/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/12/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/12/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 8/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 8/12/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 8/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 8/12/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 8/12/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 8/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/12/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/12/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 8/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/12/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/12/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 8/12/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/12/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 8/12/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 8/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 8/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 8/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 8/12/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 8/12/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 8/12/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 8/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 8/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 8/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/12/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 5/6/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 5/6/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 5/6/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 5/6/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 5/6/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 5/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 5/6/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 5/6/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 5/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 5/6/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 5/6/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 5/6/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 5/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 5/6/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 5/6/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 5/6/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 5/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 5/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 5/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 5/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 5/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt 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 Brookfield PWS.

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 MO2010105 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Missouri Drinking Water Authority

Missouri DNR, Public Drinking Water Branch is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects Brookfield PWS under EPA-delegated authority.

Open MO regulator portal

Source: Missouri DNR, Public Drinking Water Branch

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
2005 TTHM MCL 13 SDWIS / MO2010105 / 2950
2005 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL 11 SDWIS / MO2010105 / 2456
2005 CARBON, TOTAL TT 2 SDWIS / MO2010105 / 2920
1999 Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 27 SDWIS / MO2010105 / 0200
1989 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE MR 1 SDWIS / MO2010105 / 2931
1989 o-Dichlorobenzene MR 1 SDWIS / MO2010105 / 2968
1989 1,2-Dichloropropane MR 1 SDWIS / MO2010105 / 2983
1989 Tetrachloroethylene MR 1 SDWIS / MO2010105 / 2987
1989 CHLOROBENZENE MR 1 SDWIS / MO2010105 / 2989
1989 Toluene MR 1 SDWIS / MO2010105 / 2991
1989 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 1 SDWIS / MO2010105 / 2378
1989 1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 1 SDWIS / MO2010105 / 2977
1989 1,2-Dichloroethane MR 1 SDWIS / MO2010105 / 2980
1989 1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 1 SDWIS / MO2010105 / 2981
1989 ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE MR 1 SDWIS / MO2010105 / 2946

How Brookfield PWS Compares

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

Metric Brookfield PWS Missouri avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 85 71.4 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 53 19.4 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 1 compound 70.4% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 4,111 2,074 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 2,823 regulated public water systems in Missouri.

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 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brookfield PWS water safe to drink?
Brookfield PWS (PWS ID: MO2010105) has 85 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 4,111 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Brookfield PWS serve?
Brookfield PWS serves 4,111 people in Brookfield, Missouri. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 1,967 service connections.
What type of violations does Brookfield PWS have?
Brookfield PWS has 85 total violations: 53 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 22 monitoring/reporting violations, and 29 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Brookfield PWS water?
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in Brookfield PWS's water supply: PFBA. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Brookfield PWS use?
Brookfield PWS uses Surface Water 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.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.