Current Noncompliance NC 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Marble Community Wtr System

EPA ID: NC0120025 ยท 999 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Marble Community Wtr System (NC0120025): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Marble Community Wtr System's current EPA file includes 2 unresolved violations - every outstanding finding is documented in federal records for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 999 residents across its service territory.

Data: EPA SDWIS

999
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
21
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0055 mg/L
Max Lead Level
17
Contaminants Flagged
$214K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Marble Community Wtr System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$52,669
Median Household Income
28,652
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
39%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Marble Community Wtr System serves a community with a median household income of $52,669 and an estimated 28,652 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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

Marble Community Wtr System'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

35 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 50% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Marble Community Wtr System compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2110 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2110 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

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

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2110 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,600
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,000 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Marble Community Wtr System (EPA ID: NC0120025) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 999 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 19 resolved, 0 archived, 2 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
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
June 11, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
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
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2021 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2946 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2959 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2383 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2326 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2110 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2041 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2020 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2931 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 2105 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 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2041 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2105 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2110 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2326 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2383 Other Violation 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Contaminant 2931 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2946 Other Violation 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0055 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 Marble Community Wtr System (NC0120025) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marble Community Wtr System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Marble Community Wtr System serve?

Marble Community Wtr System serves approximately 999 people across 3 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Marble Community Wtr System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Marble Community Wtr System's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2110, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Marble Community Wtr System serve?
Marble Community Wtr System serves approximately 999 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Marble Community Wtr System's water source?
Marble Community Wtr System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Marble Community Wtr System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0055 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Marble Community Wtr System's service area?
The Marble Community Wtr System service area has a median household income of $52,669. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Marble Community Wtr System get its water?
Marble Community Wtr System'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.). Marble Community Wtr System (NC): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0120025/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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