Water System Report NC

Bradfield Farms S/d

EPA ID: NC0160264 ยท 3,015 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Bradfield Farms S/d (NC0160264): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Water monitoring history at Bradfield Farms S/d, as reported to the EPA, contains no recorded violations; 3,015 residents are counted in its service population.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,015
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$294K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bradfield Farms S/d Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$70,694
Median Household Income
125,951
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
29%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
44%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Bradfield Farms S/d have a median household income of $70,694 and about 125,951 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 44% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Bradfield Farms S/d's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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

36 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 8 detections recorded. 1 detection is above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Carolina

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3,030 people
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2,982 people
0 violations
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3,052 people
0 violations
Fairmont, Town of
2,968 people
4 violations
Pembroke, Town of
3,073 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $550
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

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 $1,000 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Bradfield Farms S/d (EPA ID: NC0160264) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 3,015 people from groundwater sources.

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

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
Below the reporting limit No 2025-12-31

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 available EPA compliance records for Bradfield Farms S/d (NC0160264) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bradfield Farms S/d water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Bradfield Farms S/d 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 Bradfield Farms S/d serve?

Bradfield Farms S/d serves approximately 3,015 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Bradfield Farms S/d get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Bradfield Farms S/d; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Bradfield Farms S/d serve? ▼
Bradfield Farms S/d serves approximately 3,015 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Bradfield Farms S/d's water source? ▼
Bradfield Farms S/d draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bradfield Farms S/d's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Bradfield Farms S/d? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Bradfield Farms S/d have a median household income of $70,694 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bradfield Farms S/d get its water? ▼
Bradfield Farms S/d's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bradfield Farms S/d Water Quality Report, NC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0160264/
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