Current Health-Based Noncompliance NC 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Country Living Apts

EPA ID: NC0285130 ยท 66 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Country Living Apts (NC0285130): 5 unresolved EPA violations on record. With 5 unresolved EPA violations, Country Living Apts is currently out of full compliance - approximately 66 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

66
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
13
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
4
Contaminants Flagged
$182K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Country Living Apts Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,345
Median Household Income
10,086
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Country Living Apts serves a community with a median household income of $70,345 and an estimated 10,086 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Country Living Apts'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Country Living Apts compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Country Living Apts (EPA ID: NC0285130) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 66 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 27045 in Rural Hall.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 1 archived, 5 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
June 17, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
June 16, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
June 16, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
December 10, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 19, 2023 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Addressed (current)
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment 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
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 7 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No

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.

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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 Country Living Apts (NC0285130) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Country Living Apts water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Country Living Apts. 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 Country Living Apts serve?

Country Living Apts serves approximately 66 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does Country Living Apts get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Country Living Apts's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Total Coliform. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Country Living Apts serve?
Country Living Apts serves approximately 66 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Country Living Apts's water source?
Country Living Apts draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Country Living Apts's service area?
The Country Living Apts service area has a median household income of $70,345. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Country Living Apts get its water?
Country Living Apts'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Country Living Apts (NC): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0285130/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

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