Bladen Company Wtr District-west Bladen
EPA ID: NC0309055 · 14,408 people served · 10 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bladen Company Wtr District-west Bladen (NC0309055): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Bladen Company Wtr District-west Bladen posted zero EPA violations serving 14,408 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bladen Company Wtr District-west Bladen Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Bladen Company Wtr District-west Bladen serves a community with a median household income of $49,043 and an estimated 42,843 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.
Environmental Justice Note: 98% 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?
Bladen Company Wtr District-west Bladen'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 19 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.
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
Bladen Company Wtr District-west Bladen (EPA ID: NC0309055) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 14,408 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 10 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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.
- 28320 - Bladenboro
- 28332 - Dublin
- 28337 - Elizabethtown
- 28384 - Saint Pauls
- 28392 - Tar Heel
- 28423 - Bolton
- 28433 - Clarkton
- 28434 - Council
- 28438 - Evergreen
- 28456 - Riegelwood
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bladen Company Wtr District-west Bladen (NC0309055) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bladen Company Wtr District-west Bladen water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Bladen Company Wtr District-west Bladen 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 Bladen Company Wtr District-west Bladen serve?
Bladen Company Wtr District-west Bladen serves approximately 14,408 people across 10 ZIP codes in North Carolina.
Where does Bladen Company Wtr District-west Bladen get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
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 →
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bladen Company Wtr District-west Bladen: Serves 14K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0309055/
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