Water System Report NC

Springfield Water Supply

EPA ID: NC0286117 · 74 people served · 1 ZIP code

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Springfield Water Supply has supplied tap water to 74 residents with no violations of any type on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

74
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$215K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2024) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Springfield Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,328
Median Household Income
7,506
Service Area Population
41%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Springfield Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $68,328 and an estimated 7,506 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 41% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Springfield Water Supply'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Surry County, North Carolina rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $700

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

Springfield Water Supply (EPA ID: NC0286117) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 74 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 27041 in Pilot Mountain.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

  • 27041 — Pilot Mountain

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Springfield Water Supply (NC0286117) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Springfield Water Supply water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Springfield Water Supply has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Springfield Water Supply serve?

Springfield Water Supply serves approximately 74 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does Springfield Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
29
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 74
Reported to North Carolina

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Springfield Water Supply meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Springfield Water Supply serve?
Springfield Water Supply serves approximately 74 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Springfield Water Supply's water source?
Springfield Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Springfield Water Supply's service area?
The Springfield Water Supply service area has a median household income of $68,328. EPA EJScreen data classifies 41% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Springfield Water Supply get its water?
Springfield Water Supply'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.
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