Columbus Town of
EPA ID: NC0175015 · 2,489 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Columbus Town of (NC0175015): 6 unresolved EPA violations on record. Per EPA records, Columbus Town of: 6 unresolved violations, 2,489 people in service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Columbus Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Columbus Town of serves a community with a median household income of $61,253 and an estimated 12,335 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Columbus Town of'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Columbus Town of compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Columbus Town of (EPA ID: NC0175015) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 2,489 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 resolved, 122 archived, 4 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2026 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2026 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| February 28, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 23, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 23, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 10, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| January 1, 2023 | PFOA | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Monochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Dichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromodichloromethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Dibromochloromethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromoform | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlorodibromomethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | No |
| PFOA | PFAS | 4 | No |
| PFNA | PFAS | 4 | No |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Bromodichloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Dibromochloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Bromoform | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Chlorodibromomethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Bromochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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 Columbus Town of (NC0175015) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Columbus Town of water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Columbus Town of. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Columbus Town of serve?
Columbus Town of serves approximately 2,489 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.
Where does Columbus Town of get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Columbus Town of (NC): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0175015/
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