Current Noncompliance NC

Eckerd Candor

EPA ID: NC0362562 ยท 92 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Eckerd Candor (NC0362562): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Federal data lists 2 violations as unresolved at Eckerd Candor - roughly 92 residents in the service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

92
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
11
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2026-06-30)
5
Contaminants Flagged
$315K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Eckerd Candor Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$74,891
Median Household Income
9,693
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
17%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Eckerd Candor have a median household income of $74,891 and about 9,693 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Eckerd Candor's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

30 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 8 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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92 people
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94 people
1 violation
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89 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $10,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Eckerd Candor (EPA ID: NC0362562) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 92 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 27376 in West End.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 resolved, 0 archived, 2 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
January 1, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
December 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2025 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
November 11, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 11, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 15, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
March 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence 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
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 5 No
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 1 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2026-06-30

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Eckerd Candor (NC0362562) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eckerd Candor water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Eckerd Candor serve?

Eckerd Candor serves approximately 92 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does Eckerd Candor get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 11 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Eckerd Candor serve? ▼
Eckerd Candor serves approximately 92 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Eckerd Candor's water source? ▼
Eckerd Candor draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Eckerd Candor's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Eckerd Candor? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Eckerd Candor have a median household income of $74,891 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Eckerd Candor get its water? ▼
Eckerd Candor's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Eckerd Candor (NC): 11 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0362562/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Eckerd Candor (NC): 11 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0362562/}
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Eckerd Candor (EPA ID: NC0362562) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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