Water System Report NC

East Shores S/d

EPA ID: NC0112148 · 350 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, East Shores S/d has stayed completely violation-free for its 350 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

350
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for East Shores S/d Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$53,464
Median Household Income
56,201
Service Area Population
83%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The East Shores S/d serves a community with a median household income of $53,464 and an estimated 56,201 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 83% 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

East Shores S/d's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Burke County, North Carolina rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 75% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $2,500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,900

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.

System Overview

East Shores S/d (EPA ID: NC0112148) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 350 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for East Shores S/d (NC0112148) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Shores S/d water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, East Shores S/d has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does East Shores S/d serve?

East Shores S/d serves approximately 350 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does East Shores S/d get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1
Unknown Material
129
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 350
Reported to North Carolina

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
East Shores S/d meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does East Shores S/d serve?
East Shores S/d serves approximately 350 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is East Shores S/d's water source?
East Shores S/d draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of East Shores S/d's service area?
The East Shores S/d service area has a median household income of $53,464. EPA EJScreen data classifies 83% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does East Shores S/d get its water?
East Shores S/d's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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