Current Noncompliance NC 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Faith, Town of

EPA ID: NC0180055 ยท 1,316 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Faith, Town of (NC0180055): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Faith, Town of's current EPA file includes 1 unresolved violation - every outstanding finding is documented in federal records for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 1,316 residents across its service territory.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,316
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
7
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$204K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Faith, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,032
Median Household Income
42,143
Service Area Population
53%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Faith, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $64,032 and an estimated 42,143 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 53% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Faith, 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Faith, Town of compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Carolina

Spring Hope, Town of
1,312 people
5 violations
2 violations
Stoneville, Town of
1,308 people
0 violations
Belmont Abbey College
1,325 people
0 violations
Winston Pointe S/d
1,326 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,500
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,850

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,850 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Faith, Town of (EPA ID: NC0180055) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 1,316 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 0 archived, 1 addressed, and 0 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
January 1, 2026 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
June 7, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 7, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 7, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 4 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 3 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.

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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 Faith, Town of (NC0180055) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faith, Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Faith, Town of serve?

Faith, Town of serves approximately 1,316 people across 3 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Faith, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Faith, Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Faith, Town of serve?
Faith, Town of serves approximately 1,316 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Faith, Town of's water source?
Faith, Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Faith, Town of's service area?
The Faith, Town of service area has a median household income of $64,032. EPA EJScreen data classifies 53% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Faith, Town of get its water?
Faith, 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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Faith, Town of (NC): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0180055/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Faith, Town of (EPA ID: NC0180055) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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