Anson County Water System
EPA ID: NC0304010 · 13,880 people served · 6 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Anson County Water System (NC0304010): 17 EPA violations in the last five years. Anson County Water System's record shows 17 remedied violations - all cleared, currently compliant, 13,880 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Anson County Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Anson County Water System serves a community with a median household income of $53,378 and an estimated 21,953 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 75% 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?
Anson County Water System'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
Detected Contaminants
How Anson County Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 1006 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.006 mg/L. Cholesterol & blood sugar effects, liver damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Fecal Coliform at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 25 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Contaminant 1006 was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Anson County Water System (EPA ID: NC0304010) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 13,880 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 17 resolved, 0 archived, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1006 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2022 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2022 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Fecal Coliform | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 1006 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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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.
- 28007 - Ansonville
- 28091 - Lilesville
- 28119 - Morven
- 28133 - Peachland
- 28135 - Polkton
- 28170 - Wadesboro
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Anson County Water System (NC0304010) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Anson County Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Anson County Water System; its 17 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Anson County Water System serve?
Anson County Water System serves approximately 13,880 people across 6 ZIP codes in North Carolina.
Where does Anson County Water System get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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