Moore Company Public Util-vass
EPA ID: NC0363045 · 1,862 people served · 4 ZIP codes
Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Moore Company Public Util-vass kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 1,862 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2023) to 5 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Moore Company Public Util-vass Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Moore Company Public Util-vass serves a community with a median household income of $84,850 and an estimated 50,292 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Moore Company Public Util-vass'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.
About 1% of homes in Lee County, North Carolina rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 32 detections recorded. 8 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in North Carolina
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Moore Company Public Util-vass (EPA ID: NC0363045) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 1,862 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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 the full compliance record for Moore Company Public Util-vass (NC0363045) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moore Company Public Util-vass water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Moore Company Public Util-vass has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Moore Company Public Util-vass serve?
Moore Company Public Util-vass serves approximately 1,862 people across 4 ZIP codes in North Carolina.
Where does Moore Company Public Util-vass 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:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.