Current Noncompliance NC

Walnut Cove, Town of

EPA ID: NC0285015 ยท 2,210 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Walnut Cove, Town of (NC0285015): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. EPA record snapshot: Walnut Cove, Town of, 1 open violation, 2,210 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,210
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
97
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0062 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
29
Contaminants Flagged
$185K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$56,261
Median Household Income
13,545
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
28%
Disadvantaged Population
55th
Poverty Percentile
65th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Walnut Cove, Town of have a median household income of $56,261 and about 13,545 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Walnut Cove, 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
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Linden, Town of
2,220 people
2 violations
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B 5 violations
Brandywine Bay
2,245 people
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Warrenton, Town of
2,250 people
1 violation

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Walnut Cove, Town of (EPA ID: NC0285015) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 2,210 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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: 96 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
May 4, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
May 4, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Xylenes, Total Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 DICHLOROMETHANE Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 o-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 p-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Vinyl chloride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 1,1-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 1,2-Dichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Carbon tetrachloride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 1,2-Dichloropropane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Trichloroethylene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Vinyl chloride Monitoring & Reporting 5 No
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
Xylenes, Total Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
DICHLOROMETHANE Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
o-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
p-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
1,1-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
1,2-Dichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
1,1,1-Trichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
Carbon tetrachloride Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
1,2-Dichloropropane Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
Trichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
1,1,2-Trichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 4 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0062 mg/L 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

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are 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 Walnut Cove, Town of (NC0285015) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walnut Cove, 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 Walnut Cove, Town of serve?

Walnut Cove, Town of serves approximately 2,210 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Walnut Cove, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 97 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Walnut Cove, Town of serve? ▼
Walnut Cove, Town of serves approximately 2,210 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Walnut Cove, Town of's water source? ▼
Walnut Cove, Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Walnut Cove, Town of's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0062 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Walnut Cove, Town of? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Walnut Cove, Town of have a median household income of $56,261 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Walnut Cove, Town of get its water? ▼
Walnut Cove, 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Walnut Cove, Town of (NC): 97 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0285015/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Walnut Cove, Town of (EPA ID: NC0285015) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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