Current Noncompliance NC

Marshville, Town of

EPA ID: NC0190015 ยท 3,163 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Marshville, Town of (NC0190015): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. While corrective steps may be in progress, Marshville, Town of currently shows 1 EPA violation unresolved - serving a population of approximately 3,163.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 80
Avg Safety Score
3,163
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
4
Contaminants Flagged
$212K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$71,115
Median Household Income
22,524
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
43th
Poverty Percentile
57th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Marshville, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $71,115 and an estimated 22,524 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.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Marshville, 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Marshville, Town of compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 14 detections recorded. 5 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: HFPO-DA: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Carolina

La Grange Water System
3,167 people
1 violation
Oakboro, Town of
3,173 people
2 violations
Bladenboro, Town of
3,175 people
5 violations
Tyrrell County Water
3,177 people
3 violations
Nags Head, Town of
3,125 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement PFAS Treatment Flood Insurance
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Flood Insurance $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Marshville, Town of (EPA ID: NC0190015) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 3,163 people from surface water sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (80/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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: 4 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, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
September 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 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 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

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 the full compliance record for Marshville, Town of (NC0190015) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marshville, 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 Marshville, Town of serve?

Marshville, Town of serves approximately 3,163 people across 3 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Marshville, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Marshville, Town of safe to drink?
Marshville, Town of earns a B safety grade with 5 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Marshville, Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Marshville, Town of serve?
Marshville, Town of serves approximately 3,163 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Marshville, Town of's water source?
Marshville, Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Marshville, Town of's service area?
The Marshville, Town of service area has a median household income of $71,115. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Marshville, Town of get its water?
Marshville, 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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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