Water System Report NC

Diamond Head S/d

EPA ID: NC0149182 · 1,433 people served · 2 ZIP codes

EPA data: Diamond Head S/d — zero violations, five years, 1,433 served.

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

1,433
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$449K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Diamond Head S/d Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$98,017
Median Household Income
91,032
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
22%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Diamond Head S/d serves a community with a median household income of $98,017 and an estimated 91,032 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Diamond Head S/d'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Iredell 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

27 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% 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. 14 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Carolina

Aulander, Town of
1,438 people
A 6 violations
Robersonville, Town of
1,445 people
B 10 violations
Elm City, Town of
1,450 people
C 24 violations
Faison, Town of
1,410 people
A 6 violations
Mount Gilead, Town of
1,463 people
A 7 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,500
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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 $2,500 (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

Diamond Head S/d (EPA ID: NC0149182) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 1,433 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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: 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 Diamond Head S/d (NC0149182) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diamond Head S/d water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Diamond Head S/d has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Diamond Head S/d serve?

Diamond Head S/d serves approximately 1,433 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Diamond Head S/d get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
348
Detections
8
Latest sample
12/13/2023
Highest analyte
PFBS: 5.8 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBS 5.8 ppt
PFHxS 5.5 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFOA 4.6 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHxA 3.8 ppt
PFPeA 3.6 ppt

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
5
Unknown Material
516
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: 1,433
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?
Diamond Head S/d meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Diamond Head S/d serve?
Diamond Head S/d serves approximately 1,433 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Diamond Head S/d's water source?
Diamond Head S/d draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Diamond Head S/d's service area?
The Diamond Head S/d service area has a median household income of $98,017. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Diamond Head S/d get its water?
Diamond Head S/d'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.
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