Swift Creek Master System
EPA ID: NC0392361 · 465 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Swift Creek Master System (NC0392361): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. On record: Swift Creek Master System, 1 violation, all resolved, 465 in service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Swift Creek Master System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Swift Creek Master System serves a community with a median household income of $121,242 and an estimated 18,995 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Swift Creek Master System'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Swift Creek Master System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded.
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
Swift Creek Master System (EPA ID: NC0392361) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 465 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 27518 in Cary.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
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.
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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.
- 27518 - Cary
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Swift Creek Master System (NC0392361) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Swift Creek Master System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Swift Creek Master System; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Swift Creek Master System serve?
Swift Creek Master System serves approximately 465 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.
Where does Swift Creek Master System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Swift Creek Master System (NC): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0392361/
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What You Can Do
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