South Saxapahaw Utility Company
EPA ID: NC0201158 · 108 people served · 1 ZIP code
Unlike many utilities its size, South Saxapahaw Utility Company carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 108 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for South Saxapahaw Utility Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
South Saxapahaw Utility Company'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.
About 1% of homes in Alamance County, North Carolina rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
South Saxapahaw Utility Company (EPA ID: NC0201158) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 108 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 27340 in Saxapahaw.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 27340 — Saxapahaw
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for South Saxapahaw Utility Company (NC0201158) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Saxapahaw Utility Company water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, South Saxapahaw Utility Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does South Saxapahaw Utility Company serve?
South Saxapahaw Utility Company serves approximately 108 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.
Where does South Saxapahaw Utility Company get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.