Water System Report NC

Amber Acres North S/d

EPA ID: NC0392346 · 752 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero EPA violations over five years — Amber Acres North S/d has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 752.

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

752
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$301K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Amber Acres North S/d Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$85,400
Median Household Income
33,750
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
20%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Amber Acres North S/d serves a community with a median household income of $85,400 and an estimated 33,750 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Amber Acres North S/d'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

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

18 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
47 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 28% 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

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Winton, Town of
756 people
0 violations
D 29 violations
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747 people
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742 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,800

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 $2,800 (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

Amber Acres North S/d (EPA ID: NC0392346) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 752 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 27545 in Knightdale.

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.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Amber Acres North S/d (NC0392346) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amber Acres North S/d water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Amber Acres North S/d has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Amber Acres North S/d serve?

Amber Acres North S/d serves approximately 752 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does Amber Acres North S/d get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
74
Unknown Material
234
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: 752
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

Should I use a water filter?
Amber Acres North S/d meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Amber Acres North S/d serve?
Amber Acres North S/d serves approximately 752 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Amber Acres North S/d's water source?
Amber Acres North S/d draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Amber Acres North S/d's service area?
The Amber Acres North S/d service area has a median household income of $85,400. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Amber Acres North S/d get its water?
Amber Acres North S/d'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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