Ocean Aire Estates
EPA ID: NC0410140 · 302 people served · 4 ZIP codes
In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Ocean Aire Estates has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 302 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ocean Aire Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Ocean Aire Estates serves a community with a median household income of $72,840 and an estimated 33,251 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Ocean Aire Estates's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Brunswick 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. 27 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in North Carolina
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
Ocean Aire Estates (EPA ID: NC0410140) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 302 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ocean Aire Estates (NC0410140) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ocean Aire Estates water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Ocean Aire Estates has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Ocean Aire Estates serve?
Ocean Aire Estates serves approximately 302 people across 4 ZIP codes in North Carolina.
Where does Ocean Aire Estates get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.