Water System Report NC

Lbj Job Corps

EPA ID: NC0157428 · 270 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Lbj Job Corps has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 270 residents.

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

270
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lbj Job Corps Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$50,221
Median Household Income
29,158
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lbj Job Corps serves a community with a median household income of $50,221 and an estimated 29,158 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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

Lbj Job Corps'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Macon 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

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% 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 $900
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Lbj Job Corps (EPA ID: NC0157428) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 270 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lbj Job Corps (NC0157428) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lbj Job Corps water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Lbj Job Corps serve?

Lbj Job Corps serves approximately 270 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Lbj Job Corps 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
0
Unknown Material
10
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: 270
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?
Lbj Job Corps meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lbj Job Corps serve?
Lbj Job Corps serves approximately 270 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lbj Job Corps's water source?
Lbj Job Corps draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lbj Job Corps's service area?
The Lbj Job Corps service area has a median household income of $50,221. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lbj Job Corps get its water?
Lbj Job Corps'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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