East Spencer, Town of
EPA ID: NC0180060 · 1,550 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for East Spencer, Town of (NC0180060): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Across the monitored periods in available EPA data, East Spencer, Town of has no violations listed for its service population of 1,550.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for East Spencer, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with East Spencer, Town of have a median household income of $59,243 and about 58,995 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 53% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
East Spencer, Town of's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in North Carolina
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
East Spencer, Town of (EPA ID: NC0180060) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 1,550 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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 East Spencer, Town of (NC0180060) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Spencer, Town of water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for East Spencer, Town of 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 East Spencer, Town of serve?
East Spencer, Town of serves approximately 1,550 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.
Where does East Spencer, Town of get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). East Spencer, Town of Water Quality Report, NC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0180060/
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