Historical Compliance Records NC 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2go

EPA ID: NC0410070 ยท 45,748 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2go (NC0410070): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2go accumulated 3 violations - every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 45,748 people without any active enforcement proceedings.

Data: EPA SDWIS

45,748
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
2
Contaminants Flagged
$295K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2go Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,883
Median Household Income
66,085
Service Area Population
36%
Disadvantaged Population
56th
Poverty Percentile
64th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2go serves a community with a median household income of $67,883 and an estimated 66,085 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 36% 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

Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2go'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
28th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
36th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2go compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report 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. 36 detections recorded. 8 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: HFPO-DA: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Carolina

Salisbury-rowan
46,156 people
A 1 violation
City of Sanford
48,350 people
4 violations
City of Monroe
43,081 people
B 4 violations
Fuquay-varina, Town of
42,954 people
6 violations
City of Jacksonville
49,093 people
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $2,100
PFAS Treatment $480
Water Filtration $60
Total Estimated Cost $2,640

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,640 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2go (EPA ID: NC0410070) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 45,748 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 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
November 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP 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
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

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

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2go (NC0410070) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2go water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2go; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2go serve?

Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2go serves approximately 45,748 people across 5 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2go 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
58

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†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

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

What contaminants are in Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2go's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2go serve?
Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2go serves approximately 45,748 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2go's water source?
Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2go draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2go's service area?
The Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2go service area has a median household income of $67,883. EPA EJScreen data classifies 36% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2go get its water?
Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2go'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2go: 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0410070/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

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