City of Concord
EPA ID: NC0113010 · 120,548 people served · 9 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Concord (NC0113010): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring history at City of Concord shows a clean slate - EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 120,548 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Concord Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Concord serves a community with a median household income of $81,063 and an estimated 362,880 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Concord'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 66th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 21 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in North Carolina
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
City of Concord, (EPA ID: NC0113010) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 120,548 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 8 communities.
Violation History
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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 28025 - Concord
- 28027 - Concord
- 28075 - Harrisburg
- 28078 - Huntersville
- 28083 - Kannapolis
- 28107 - Midland
- 28124 - Mount Pleasant
- 28138 - Rockwell
- 28269 - Charlotte
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Concord (NC0113010) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Concord water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Concord in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does City of Concord serve?
City of Concord serves approximately 120,548 people across 9 ZIP codes in North Carolina.
Where does City of Concord get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Concord, NC: Serves 121K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0113010/
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