Current Health-Based Noncompliance NC 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Deerchase S/d

EPA ID: NC0392389 ยท 757 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Deerchase S/d (NC0392389): 5 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Deerchase S/d has 5 EPA violations listed as open in the reviewed federal record - approximately 757 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D ยท 50
Avg Safety Score
757
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
8
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
6
Contaminants Flagged
$442K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Deerchase S/d Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: D

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$125,607
Median Household Income
151,971
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
10%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
12%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Deerchase S/d have a median household income of $125,607 and about 151,971 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Deerchase S/d'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

17 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
PEX or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
48 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 26% 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. 15 detections recorded. 3 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 $500
Water Filtration $400
Total Estimated Cost $900

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 $900 (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

Deerchase S/d (EPA ID: NC0392389) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 757 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (50/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 3 addressed, and 2 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
October 23, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Addressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
January 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
January 1, 2024 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Public Notice 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 Deerchase S/d (NC0392389) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deerchase S/d water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Deerchase S/d. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Deerchase S/d serve?

Deerchase S/d serves approximately 757 people across 3 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Deerchase S/d get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Deerchase S/d safe to drink? ▼
Deerchase S/d has 8 recorded violations since 2021. The D shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 8 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 Deerchase S/d serve? ▼
Deerchase S/d serves approximately 757 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Deerchase S/d's water source? ▼
Deerchase S/d draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Deerchase S/d'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 Deerchase S/d? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Deerchase S/d have a median household income of $125,607 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Deerchase S/d get its water? ▼
Deerchase S/d'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.). Deerchase S/d (NC): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0392389/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Deerchase S/d (NC): 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {n.d.},
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Deerchase S/d (EPA ID: NC0392389) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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