Dan River Water Inc.
EPA ID: NC0279040 ยท 12,573 people served ยท 6 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Dan River Water Inc. (NC0279040): 3 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Dan River Water Inc., 3 violations are listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 12,573 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Dan River Water Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: D
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Dan River Water Inc. have a median household income of $54,286 and about 89,163 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 60% 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.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
Dan River Water Inc.'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.
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
Dan River Water Inc. (EPA ID: NC0279040) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 12,573 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (50/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 6 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
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 13 resolved, 0 archived, 2 addressed, and 1 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 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 10, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 4, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| November 25, 2024 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 1, 2024 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting | 6 | Yes |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Increased risk of cancer
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ
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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
5 of 6 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1. 1 of 6 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 Dan River Water Inc. (NC0279040) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dan River Water Inc. water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Dan River Water Inc.. 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 Dan River Water Inc. serve?
Dan River Water Inc. serves approximately 12,573 people across 6 ZIP codes in North Carolina.
Where does Dan River Water Inc. get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
- #59 / 100 Most Unresolved Health Violations (U.S.)
- #25 / 50 Highest Exposure Burden (North Carolina)
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Dan River Water Inc. (NC): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0279040/
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What You Can Do
Test your water
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Dan River Water Inc. (EPA ID: NC0279040) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.