Water System Report NC

Hoke Company Regional--rockfish

EPA ID: NC0347030 · 13,378 people served · 1 ZIP code

Hoke Company Regional--rockfish's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 13,378 residents year after year.

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

13,378
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$208K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hoke Company Regional--rockfish Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,793
Median Household Income
43,980
Service Area Population
63%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
23%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hoke Company Regional--rockfish serves a community with a median household income of $61,793 and an estimated 43,980 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 63% 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?

Surface Water

Hoke Company Regional--rockfish'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

17 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
48 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 26% 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. 8 detections recorded. 2 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.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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 $2,100 (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

Hoke Company Regional--rockfish (EPA ID: NC0347030) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 13,378 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 28376 in Raeford.

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

Coverage note: This system is not yet in the EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 dataset, so its service area is derived from SDWIS registry metadata (city of record). Given the system serves 13,378 people, the real service area very likely spans additional ZIP codes that aren't reflected below.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hoke Company Regional--rockfish (NC0347030) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hoke Company Regional--rockfish water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Hoke Company Regional--rockfish has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Hoke Company Regional--rockfish serve?

Hoke Company Regional--rockfish serves approximately 13,378 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does Hoke Company Regional--rockfish get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
29
Latest sample
12/10/2024
Highest analyte
PFOS: 15 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 15 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFPeA 9.6 ppt
PFHxA 8.3 ppt
PFOA 8.2 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFBA 6.2 ppt
PFBS 6.1 ppt

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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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
6,724
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 13,378
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?
Hoke Company Regional--rockfish meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hoke Company Regional--rockfish serve?
Hoke Company Regional--rockfish serves approximately 13,378 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hoke Company Regional--rockfish's water source?
Hoke Company Regional--rockfish draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hoke Company Regional--rockfish's service area?
The Hoke Company Regional--rockfish service area has a median household income of $61,793. EPA EJScreen data classifies 63% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Hoke Company Regional--rockfish get its water?
Hoke Company Regional--rockfish'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.
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