Water System Report NC

Lake Summit-north Shore Playhs

EPA ID: NC0145111 · 112 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Unlike many utilities its size, Lake Summit-north Shore Playhs carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 112 people.

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

112
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lake Summit-north Shore Playhs Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$80,625
Median Household Income
3,198
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
55th
Poverty Percentile
45th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lake Summit-north Shore Playhs serves a community with a median household income of $80,625 and an estimated 3,198 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Lake Summit-north Shore Playhs'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
15th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
55th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Polk County, North Carolina rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% 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
Flood Insurance $1,250
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,450

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

Lake Summit-north Shore Playhs (EPA ID: NC0145111) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 112 people from surface water 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lake Summit-north Shore Playhs (NC0145111) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Summit-north Shore Playhs water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lake Summit-north Shore Playhs has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lake Summit-north Shore Playhs serve?

Lake Summit-north Shore Playhs serves approximately 112 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Lake Summit-north Shore Playhs get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
29
Unknown Material
15
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: 112
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?
Lake Summit-north Shore Playhs meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lake Summit-north Shore Playhs serve?
Lake Summit-north Shore Playhs serves approximately 112 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lake Summit-north Shore Playhs's water source?
Lake Summit-north Shore Playhs draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lake Summit-north Shore Playhs's service area?
The Lake Summit-north Shore Playhs service area has a median household income of $80,625. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lake Summit-north Shore Playhs get its water?
Lake Summit-north Shore Playhs'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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