Current Noncompliance NC 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Lees-mcrae -south Campus

EPA ID: NC0106422 ยท 99 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lees-mcrae -south Campus (NC0106422): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Tallying the federal enforcement file for Lees-mcrae -south Campus yields 1 open violation that has not been formally closed - each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 99 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

Data: EPA SDWIS

99
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
3
Contaminants Flagged
$245K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lees-mcrae -south Campus Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,611
Median Household Income
9,981
Service Area Population
80%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lees-mcrae -south Campus serves a community with a median household income of $54,611 and an estimated 9,981 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 80% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lees-mcrae -south Campus's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 58% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lees-mcrae -south Campus compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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99 people
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4 violations
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0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $2,150
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,550

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,550 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Lees-mcrae -south Campus (EPA ID: NC0106422) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 99 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 0 archived, 1 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by NC or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lees-mcrae -south Campus (NC0106422) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lees-mcrae -south Campus water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Lees-mcrae -south Campus serve?

Lees-mcrae -south Campus serves approximately 99 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Lees-mcrae -south Campus get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Lees-mcrae -south Campus's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Lees-mcrae -south Campus serve?
Lees-mcrae -south Campus serves approximately 99 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lees-mcrae -south Campus's water source?
Lees-mcrae -south Campus draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lees-mcrae -south Campus's service area?
The Lees-mcrae -south Campus service area has a median household income of $54,611. EPA EJScreen data classifies 80% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lees-mcrae -south Campus get its water?
Lees-mcrae -south Campus's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lees-mcrae -south Campus (NC): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0106422/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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