Cox Mill
EPA ID: NC0113165 · 198 people served · 1 ZIP code
Over five tracked years, Cox Mill has stayed completely violation-free for its 198 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cox Mill Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Cox Mill serves a community with a median household income of $56,958 and an estimated 2,819 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 53% 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?
Cox Mill'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.
About 1% of homes in Rowan County, North Carolina rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Cox Mill (EPA ID: NC0113165) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 198 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 28088 in Landis.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 28088 — Landis
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Cox Mill (NC0113165) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cox Mill water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Cox Mill has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Cox Mill serve?
Cox Mill serves approximately 198 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.
Where does Cox Mill get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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.