Water System Report NC

Holly Acres

EPA ID: NC0136148 · 137 people served · 2 ZIP codes

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Holly Acres posted zero EPA violations serving 137 residents.

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

137
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$246K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Holly Acres Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,167
Median Household Income
63,856
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Holly Acres serves a community with a median household income of $67,167 and an estimated 63,856 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 37% 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?

Groundwater

Holly Acres'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Gaston 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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,050

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

Holly Acres (EPA ID: NC0136148) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 137 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Holly Acres (NC0136148) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holly Acres water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Holly Acres has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Holly Acres serve?

Holly Acres serves approximately 137 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Holly Acres 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
47
Unknown Material
7
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: 137
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?
Holly Acres meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Holly Acres serve?
Holly Acres serves approximately 137 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Holly Acres's water source?
Holly Acres draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Holly Acres's service area?
The Holly Acres service area has a median household income of $67,167. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Holly Acres get its water?
Holly Acres'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.
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