Water System Report NC

Goose Creek Resort

EPA ID: NC0416130 · 1,600 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Goose Creek Resort kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 1,600 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

1,600
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$404K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Goose Creek Resort Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$79,225
Median Household Income
25,350
Service Area Population
31%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Goose Creek Resort serves a community with a median household income of $79,225 and an estimated 25,350 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 31% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Goose Creek Resort'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Carteret 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

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded. 1 exceeds 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Carolina

0 violations
Robbins Water System
1,579 people
B 21 violations
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1,637 people
A 2 violations
Blowing Rock, Town of
1,637 people
C 2 violations
Bethel, Town of
1,640 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
PFAS Treatment $300
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,950

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,950 (one-time) vs. $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

Goose Creek Resort (EPA ID: NC0416130) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 1,600 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP 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 Goose Creek Resort (NC0416130) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Goose Creek Resort water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Goose Creek Resort has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Goose Creek Resort serve?

Goose Creek Resort serves approximately 1,600 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Goose Creek Resort get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
762
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,600
Reported to North Carolina

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Goose Creek Resort meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Goose Creek Resort serve?
Goose Creek Resort serves approximately 1,600 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Goose Creek Resort's water source?
Goose Creek Resort draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Goose Creek Resort's service area?
The Goose Creek Resort service area has a median household income of $79,225. EPA EJScreen data classifies 31% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Goose Creek Resort get its water?
Goose Creek Resort'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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