Water Quality: Brookline, MO
2 water systems • 390 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Brookline is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 390 people, and has 52 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 1 of those are health-based violation, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Brookline's violation count is 36% above the national average for Missouri. Contaminants associated with violations include E. coli.
Contaminants Found
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Water Systems Serving Brookline
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SILVER BELL MHP | MO5048145 | Groundwater | 300 | 12 |
| COUNTRY SQUIRE VILLAGE | MO5048107 | Groundwater | 90 | 40 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.