Water System Report NC

Belmont Abbey College

EPA ID: NC0136107 ยท 1,325 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Belmont Abbey College (NC0136107): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Belmont Abbey College has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 1,325 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,325
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$258K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Belmont Abbey College Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$83,618
Median Household Income
42,197
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Belmont Abbey College serves a community with a median household income of $83,618 and an estimated 42,197 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Belmont Abbey College'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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

State limits: HFPO-DA: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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1,316 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $2,500
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $4,000

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $4,000 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Belmont Abbey College (EPA ID: NC0136107) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 1,325 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 28214 in Charlotte.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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 Belmont Abbey College (NC0136107) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belmont Abbey College water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Belmont Abbey College 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 Belmont Abbey College serve?

Belmont Abbey College serves approximately 1,325 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does Belmont Abbey College get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Belmont Abbey College meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Belmont Abbey College serve?
Belmont Abbey College serves approximately 1,325 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Belmont Abbey College's water source?
Belmont Abbey College draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Belmont Abbey College's service area?
The Belmont Abbey College service area has a median household income of $83,618. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Belmont Abbey College get its water?
Belmont Abbey College'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Belmont Abbey College Water Quality Report, NC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0136107/
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