Water System Report NC

Aberdeen, Town of

EPA ID: NC0363020 ยท 12,473 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Aberdeen, Town of (NC0363020): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Aberdeen, Town of posted zero EPA violations serving 12,473 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

12,473
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$323K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$73,981
Median Household Income
51,795
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
42%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Aberdeen, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $73,981 and an estimated 51,795 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Aberdeen, Town of'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.

Moderate 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

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 53% 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. 22 detections recorded. 6 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

City of Dunn
12,442 people
0 violations
City of Rockingham
12,510 people
4 violations
Dan River Water Inc.
12,573 people
D 16 violations
2 violations
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,050
PFAS Treatment $450
Water Filtration $225
Total Estimated Cost $1,725

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 $1,725 (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

Aberdeen, Town of (EPA ID: NC0363020) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 12,473 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 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.

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 $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 Aberdeen, Town of (NC0363020) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aberdeen, Town of water safe to drink?

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

Aberdeen, Town of serves approximately 12,473 people across 4 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Aberdeen, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
928
Detections
14
Latest sample
8/5/2025
Highest analyte
PFBS: 25.9 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBS 25.9 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOS 8.8 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFOA 4.8 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHxS 4.3 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFPeA 4 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 3.5 ppt โ€” โ€”

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Aberdeen, 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 Aberdeen, Town of serve?
Aberdeen, Town of serves approximately 12,473 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Aberdeen, Town of's water source?
Aberdeen, Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Aberdeen, Town of's service area?
The Aberdeen, Town of service area has a median household income of $73,981. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Aberdeen, Town of get its water?
Aberdeen, Town of'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Aberdeen, Town of, NC: Serves 12K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0363020/
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