Deerchase S/d
EPA ID: NC0392389 · 757 people served · 6 ZIP codes
In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Deerchase S/d posted zero EPA violations serving 757 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2022) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Deerchase S/d Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Deerchase S/d serves a community with a median household income of $122,258 and an estimated 240,193 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Deerchase 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.
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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 32 detections recorded. 8 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
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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
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 6 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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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: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 27529 — Garner
- 27571 — Rolesville
- 27587 — Wake Forest
- 27588 — Wake Forest
- 27614 — Raleigh
- 27616 — Raleigh
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Deerchase S/d (NC0392389) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Deerchase S/d water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Deerchase S/d has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Deerchase S/d serve?
Deerchase S/d serves approximately 757 people across 6 ZIP codes in North Carolina.
Where does Deerchase S/d get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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