Stokes County Water & Sewer Authority
EPA ID: NC0285025 · 420 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Stokes County Water & Sewer Authority (NC0285025): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Nothing in the federal violation file is listed against Stokes County Water & Sewer Authority, a system that provides water to roughly 420 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Stokes County Water & Sewer Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Stokes County Water & Sewer Authority have a median household income of $57,913 and about 30,574 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Stokes County Water & Sewer Authority'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
Comparable Water Systems
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System Overview
Stokes County Water & Sewer Authority (EPA ID: NC0285025) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 420 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
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 Stokes County Water & Sewer Authority (NC0285025) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stokes County Water & Sewer Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Stokes County Water & Sewer Authority 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 Stokes County Water & Sewer Authority serve?
Stokes County Water & Sewer Authority serves approximately 420 people across 3 ZIP codes in North Carolina.
Where does Stokes County Water & Sewer Authority get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Stokes County Water and Sewer Authority Water Report, NC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0285025/
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