Water System Report NC

Coats, Town of

EPA ID: NC0343020 ยท 3,052 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Coats, Town of (NC0343020): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA data: Coats, Town of - zero violations, five years, 3,052 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,052
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$202K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Coats, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,540
Median Household Income
79,881
Service Area Population
44%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Coats, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $57,540 and an estimated 79,881 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 44% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Coats, Town of'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
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

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 38 detections recorded. 10 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: HFPO-DA: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Carolina

Pembroke, Town of
3,073 people
0 violations
Mars Hill, Town of
3,030 people
0 violations
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3,015 people
0 violations
Shiloh Church Road S/d
3,102 people
2 violations
Warsaw, Town of
3,108 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,080
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $120
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Coats, Town of (EPA ID: NC0343020) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 3,052 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 Coats, Town of (NC0343020) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coats, Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Coats, Town of 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 Coats, Town of serve?

Coats, Town of serves approximately 3,052 people across 5 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Coats, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Coats, Town of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Coats, Town of serve?
Coats, Town of serves approximately 3,052 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Coats, Town of's water source?
Coats, Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Coats, Town of's service area?
The Coats, Town of service area has a median household income of $57,540. EPA EJScreen data classifies 44% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Coats, Town of get its water?
Coats, Town of'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Coats, Town of Water Quality Report, NC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0343020/
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