What the Brawley records show
- Water quality and PFAS
- 1 candidate water system shown.Source date: Violations as of Q1 2026
- Air quality and emissions
- 3 monitoring records shown. Observation year: 2025.Source date: AQS data as of 2026
- Land and cleanup records
- No Superfund records returned in this report; 3 brownfield records shown.
- Infrastructure and incidents
- No pipeline incident records returned in this report; 3 RMP facility records shown (earlier stored inventory, current location coverage unverified).
Water quality in Brawley
Check your water bill for your utility name and confirm the reporting year. See EPA’s guide to finding your annual water quality report.
Drinking Water Compliance
Drinking Water Compliance
Public water-system records for Brawley, CA from EPA SDWIS.
Brawley, City of
Active monitoring or reporting issue detected in EPA SDWIS.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
Purchased or imported water record · Serves 26,862 people
Data from EPA SDWIS
Reviewed: source records as of Q1 2026
EPA UCMR5 — No PFAS detection records shown for these water systems
Open data source: EPA UCMR5DoD PFAS — No investigation records shown for this report
Open data source: DoD PFASImpaired Water Bodies
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Impaired Water Bodies
EPA ATTAINS records identify assessed water bodies that do not meet water-quality standards for designated uses.
Ramer Lake-Alamo River
Reported: Nov 2026
Health-relevant causes: Metals (other Than Mercury), Pesticides, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (pcbs)
Affected uses: Ecological, Fishconsumption
Data from EPA ATTAINS
Discharge Permits (NPDES)
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Discharge Permits (NPDES)
NPDES permits regulate pollutant discharges into U.S. waterways. Facilities must report compliance quarterly.
Violation records
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
To investigate water contamination, check the sampling locations, dates and results below. For tap water records, see Drinking water quality above.
Reviewed: source records as of 2026
Air quality and emissions in Brawley
Review historical EPA air pollution records, including monitoring and facility emissions where available. For current conditions, check local air quality on AirNow.
EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
Imperial County
Assessment year: 2020
According to EPA, a cancer risk of 30-in-1-million means that for every 1 million people continuously exposed to these air toxics over a 70-year lifetime, an estimated 30 may develop cancer from that exposure. This is in addition to cancer risk from all other causes.
Top modeled source groups
Data from EPA AirToxScreen
Nonattainment Status
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Nonattainment Status
EPA designates an area as nonattainment when air quality does not meet federal health-based standards (NAAQS) for a specific pollutant.
Imperial County: Ozone
NonattainmentMarginal8-Hour Ozone (2015 Standard)
Original designation: Aug 2018
Health effects (EPA): Respiratory inflammation, aggravation of asthma, reduced lung function (EPA)
Imperial County: PM2.5
NonattainmentModeratePM-2.5 (2012 Standard)
Original designation: Apr 2015
Health effects (EPA): Cardiovascular disease, respiratory illness, premature death (EPA)
Maintenance areas
Previously nonattainment; currently meeting the standard and monitored under an EPA maintenance plan.
Imperial County; Imperial Valley Planning Area
PM10 · PM-10 (1987 Standard)
Classification: Serious
Original designation: Nov 1990
Current design value: 10.2 est. exc. (2023-2025)
Data from EPA Green Book
Air Quality Monitoring (AQS)
Air Quality Monitoring (AQS)
EPA annual monitor summaries describe past measurements. For current air quality, see AirNow.
Brawley-220 Main Street
Annual mean: 46.7 Micrograms/cubic meter (25 C)
EPA primary exceedance count: 11 (PM10 24-hour 2006)
Includes measurements flagged for exceptional events.
Observation year: 2025
Annual mean: 7.0 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC)
Observation year: 2025
Calexico-Ethel Street
Annual mean: 1.3 Parts per billion
Observation year: 2025
Data from EPA AQS
Reviewed: source records as of Q4 2025
Reported Air Emissions (TRI)
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Reported Air Emissions (TRI)
TRI releases are self-reported annual totals (calendar year 2024). Hover fugitive or stack for definitions.
Mesquite Mine
Reported: 2024
Land cleanup and hazardous waste records in Brawley
Reviewed: source query run Nov 2026
Brownfield Sites
2
Brownfield Sites
Brownfield sites are properties where redevelopment is complicated by the presence of hazardous substances.
Open data source: Search EPA ECHO2 sites with active cleanup or investigation status
1329 Main St, Brawley
Reported: Feb 2026
542 550 Main St, Brawley
Reported: Feb 2026
State Remediation & Cleanup Sites
3
State Remediation & Cleanup Sites
State environmental agencies maintain cleanup site databases that include state Superfund, voluntary cleanup, and brownfield remediation programs. These programs track additional sites beyond those on the federal NPL.
3 sites with active cleanup or investigation
217-227 North Imperial Avenue, Brawley
0.4 miles away · IMPERIAL County
Reported: Nov 2026
5 EAST SHANK ROAD, BRAWLEY
1.5 miles away · IMPERIAL County
Reported: Nov 2026
4705 HIGHWAY 111, BRAWLEY
1.0 miles away · IMPERIAL County
Reported: Nov 2026
Data from EPA ECHO
Underground Storage Tanks
Underground Storage Tanks
No release reports shown in this group.
Reviewed: active/open records as of 2018
Data from EPA UST Finder
Onsite Waste Disposal (TRI Land Releases)
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Onsite Waste Disposal (TRI Land Releases)
Toxics Release Inventory data — chemicals disposed on-site at reporting facilities.
Mesquite Mine
Open data source: View EPA TRI facility recordMSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
MSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
No MSHA mine or extraction site records shown for this report.
County radon potential
County radon potential
Imperial County, CA
EPA Radon Zone Map (June 2024 release)
Imperial County is EPA Radon Zone 3 (low potential). EPA defines Zone 3 counties as having predicted average indoor screening levels below 2 pCi/L.
Radon levels can vary from home to home, so EPA recommends testing the property to know its indoor level.
Infrastructure, incidents, and community health in Brawley
FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA flood zones describe mapped flood hazards. Look up a specific address with FEMA.
No FEMA flood-zone records shown for this report.
EPA Risk Management Program Records
EPA Risk Management Program Records
Results use an earlier stored RMP inventory. Current EPA ECHO location coverage is unverified.
EPA ECHO lists facilities linked to the Risk Management Program. Results include facilities with locations that can be matched. Records may be historical. Current operations, chemical inventories, and recent accident history are unverified.
Reviewed: 2000-present
Community Health Indicators
Community Health Indicators
Health outcomes from County Health Rankings. Values shown alongside state and national averages.
Imperial County, CaliforniaPop. 178,713
County Health Rankings edition: 2024
Premature Death
- County
- 8,015
- State
- 6,373
- National
- 7,972
Poor or Fair Health
- County
- 26.6%
- State
- 15.8%
- National
- 14.2%
Poor Physical Health Days
- County
- 4.5
- State
- 3.1
- National
- 3.3
Poor Mental Health Days
- County
- 5.5
- State
- 4.7
- National
- 4.8
Adult Smoking
- County
- 14.2%
- State
- 8.8%
- National
- 15.0%
Adult Obesity
- County
- 38.0%
- State
- 27.8%
- National
- 34.0%
Air Pollution - Particulate Matter
- County
- 10.8
- State
- 7.1
- National
- 7.3
Drinking water violation indicator
- County
- Yes
- State
- N/A
- National
- N/A
Diabetes Prevalence
- County
- 14.9%
- State
- 10.8%
- National
- 9.6%
Life Expectancy
- County
- 77.4
- State
- 79.9
- National
- 77.6
| Indicator | County | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature Death | 8,015 | 6,373 | 7,972 |
| Poor or Fair Health | 26.6% | 15.8% | 14.2% |
| Poor Physical Health Days | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Poor Mental Health Days | 5.5 | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Adult Smoking | 14.2% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.0% | 27.8% | 34.0% |
| Air Pollution - Particulate Matter | 10.8 | 7.1 | 7.3 |
| Drinking water violation indicator | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| Diabetes Prevalence | 14.9% | 10.8% | 9.6% |
| Life Expectancy | 77.4 | 79.9 | 77.6 |
Environmental questions about Brawley, California
Has PFAS been found in the water in Brawley, California?
This report does not have PFAS sample results for the candidate water systems in Brawley.
Check with the utility that serves your address for its testing results.
What do EPA records say about tap water in Brawley, California?
EPA drinking water records on this page list 3 violations for the City of Brawley.
Check your water bill to identify the utility serving your address. Ask that utility about current drinking water advisories.
What do annual air monitors show near Brawley, California?
Nearby EPA monitoring stations provide annual air quality measurements for Brawley.
The monitoring station at Brawley-220 Main Street recorded an annual average of 46.7 Micrograms/cubic meter (25 C) for particles (PM10) in 2025.
The monitoring station at Brawley-220 Main Street recorded an annual average of 7 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC) for fine particles (PM2.5) in 2025.
The monitoring station at Calexico-Ethel Street recorded an annual average of 1.3 Parts per billion for sulfur dioxide in 2025.
Download 2025 EPA annual monitor dataCurrent air quality on AirNow
Is there radon in Brawley, California?
The radon data for Brawley covers Imperial County. EPA places this area in Zone 3, with a predicted average indoor radon screening level below 2 picocuries per liter.
Are there Superfund or brownfield sites near Brawley, California?
No Superfund sites were returned for this city report.
This city report shows 3 brownfield sites: Brawley Ca 1329 Main St; Brawley Ca 542 550 Main St; Chai Property Parcel 015.
EPA Superfund recordsView on EPA ECHOView on EPA ECHOView on EPA ECHO
What is the life expectancy in Brawley, California?
The county data for Brawley reports a life expectancy of 77.4 years in Imperial County, California.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
What does the data say about premature deaths in Brawley, California?
The county data for Brawley reports 8,015 years of life lost to deaths before age 75 per 100,000 residents in Imperial County, California. This measure adds up the years lost to early deaths and adjusts for differences in population age.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
Is there air pollution in Brawley, California?
The county data for Brawley lists fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) at 10.8 micrograms per cubic meter in Imperial County, California.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.