Water System Report NC

Saint Pauls, Town of

EPA ID: NC0378030 ยท 2,385 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Saint Pauls, Town of (NC0378030): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Saint Pauls, Town of'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 2,385 residents year after year.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,385
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$93K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$48,045
Median Household Income
11,166
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
44%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Saint Pauls, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $48,045 and an estimated 11,166 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Saint Pauls, 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
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 66% 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. 10 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.

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

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2,390 people
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2,370 people
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2,413 people
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0 violations

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

Saint Pauls, Town of (EPA ID: NC0378030) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 2,385 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 28384 in Saint Pauls.

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.

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 Saint Pauls, Town of (NC0378030) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint Pauls, Town of water safe to drink?

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

Saint Pauls, Town of serves approximately 2,385 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does Saint Pauls, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Saint Pauls, 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 Saint Pauls, Town of serve?
Saint Pauls, Town of serves approximately 2,385 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Saint Pauls, Town of's water source?
Saint Pauls, Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Saint Pauls, Town of's service area?
The Saint Pauls, Town of service area has a median household income of $48,045. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Saint Pauls, Town of get its water?
Saint Pauls, 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.

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APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Saint Pauls, Town of Water Quality Report, NC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0378030/
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