Stokes County Water & Sewer Authority
EPA ID: NC0285025 · 420 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Stokes County Water & Sewer Authority (NC0285025): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Unlike many utilities its size, Stokes County Water & Sewer Authority carries a violation-free five-year record - no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 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
Service Area Demographics
The Stokes County Water & Sewer Authority serves a community with a median household income of $57,913 and an estimated 30,574 residents across its service area. 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
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 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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