Water System Report NC

Badin Shores Resort

EPA ID: NC0362120 · 2,743 people served · 1 ZIP code

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Badin Shores Resort stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 2,743 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

A · 87
Avg Safety Score
2,743
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$235K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Badin Shores Resort Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$78,382
Median Household Income
7,684
Service Area Population
83%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Badin Shores Resort serves a community with a median household income of $78,382 and an estimated 7,684 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 83% 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

Badin Shores Resort'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Montgomery County, North Carolina rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% 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. 5 detections recorded. 1 exceeds 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 →

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A 0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
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

Badin Shores Resort (EPA ID: NC0362120) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 2,743 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 28127 in New London.

Average Home Safety Score: A (87/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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Free 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Badin Shores Resort (NC0362120) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Badin Shores Resort water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Badin Shores Resort has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Badin Shores Resort serve?

Badin Shores Resort serves approximately 2,743 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does Badin Shores Resort get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
1,064
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: 2,743
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

Is water from Badin Shores Resort safe to drink?
Badin Shores Resort earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Badin Shores Resort meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Badin Shores Resort serve?
Badin Shores Resort serves approximately 2,743 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Badin Shores Resort's water source?
Badin Shores Resort draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Badin Shores Resort's service area?
The Badin Shores Resort service area has a median household income of $78,382. EPA EJScreen data classifies 83% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Badin Shores Resort get its water?
Badin Shores Resort'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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