Water System Report NC

Beaufort Company Northside Regional Water

EPA ID: NC0407035 ยท 22,405 people served ยท 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Beaufort Company Northside Regional Water (NC0407035): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Unlike many utilities its size, Beaufort Company Northside Regional Water carries a violation-free five-year record - no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 22,405 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

22,405
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$182K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Beaufort Company Northside Regional Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,722
Median Household Income
40,907
Service Area Population
70%
Disadvantaged Population
72th
Poverty Percentile
83th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Beaufort Company Northside Regional Water serves a community with a median household income of $55,722 and an estimated 40,907 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 70% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Beaufort Company Northside Regional Water'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
32th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
53th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 75% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,300
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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

Beaufort Company Northside Regional Water (EPA ID: NC0407035) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 22,405 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 the full compliance record for Beaufort Company Northside Regional Water (NC0407035) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beaufort Company Northside Regional Water water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Beaufort Company Northside Regional Water in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Beaufort Company Northside Regional Water serve?

Beaufort Company Northside Regional Water serves approximately 22,405 people across 6 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Beaufort Company Northside Regional Water get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

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?
Beaufort Company Northside Regional Water meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Beaufort Company Northside Regional Water serve?
Beaufort Company Northside Regional Water serves approximately 22,405 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Beaufort Company Northside Regional Water's water source?
Beaufort Company Northside Regional Water draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Beaufort Company Northside Regional Water's service area?
The Beaufort Company Northside Regional Water service area has a median household income of $55,722. EPA EJScreen data classifies 70% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Beaufort Company Northside Regional Water get its water?
Beaufort Company Northside Regional Water'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.

How to cite this page

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