Historical Compliance Records NC

Bayleaf Master

EPA ID: NC0392373 ยท 16,715 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Bayleaf Master (NC0392373): a UCMR5 PFAS sample above the level of an EPA PFAS MCL, which takes effect in 2029; this is not a violation. Although 9 violations appeared on Bayleaf Master's record, each is listed as resolved; the system serves about 16,715 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

16,715
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
9
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
7
Contaminants Flagged
$479K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bayleaf Master Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$119,362
Median Household Income
123,100
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
10%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
27%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Bayleaf Master have a median household income of $119,362 and about 123,100 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Bayleaf Master's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
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

32 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 19 detections recorded. 5 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $533
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $633

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $633 (one-time) vs. $10,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Bayleaf Master (EPA ID: NC0392373) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 16,715 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 9 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 resolved, 1 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
April 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Combined Uranium Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Combined Uranium Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Nitrate Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Nitrate Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Nitrate Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Combined Uranium Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Gross Alpha Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Radium-226 Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Radium-228 Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2025-12-31

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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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 available EPA compliance records for Bayleaf Master (NC0392373) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bayleaf Master water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Bayleaf Master; its 9 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Bayleaf Master serve?

Bayleaf Master serves approximately 16,715 people across 3 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Bayleaf Master get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Sample Above an EPA MCL Value or State Standard

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS measurements were above the level of the EPA MCL for that compound (April 2024 rule, which takes effect in 2029) or above an applicable state drinking-water standard; a monitoring result above that level is not by itself a violation.

Samples collected
6264
Detections
240
Latest sample
9/4/2025
Highest analyte
PFHxS: 152.6 ppt
Analyte Max detected EPA MCL (compliance required from 2029) Status
PFHxS 152.6 ppt 10 ppt Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)
PFOS 21.3 ppt 4 ppt Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)
PFOA 10.4 ppt 4 ppt Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)
PFPeA 59.1 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFHxA 57.3 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFBS 39.6 ppt No federal MCL โ€”

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

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? ▼
Given 9 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Bayleaf Master serve? ▼
Bayleaf Master serves approximately 16,715 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Bayleaf Master's water source? ▼
Bayleaf Master draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bayleaf Master's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Bayleaf Master? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Bayleaf Master have a median household income of $119,362 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bayleaf Master get its water? ▼
Bayleaf Master's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bayleaf Master (NC): 9 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0392373/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-nc0392373,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Bayleaf Master (NC): 9 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0392373/}
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Bayleaf Master (EPA ID: NC0392373) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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