Cerro Gordo, Town of
EPA ID: NC0424055 · 246 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Cerro Gordo, Town of (NC0424055): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Zero violations are listed in EPA monitoring data for Cerro Gordo, Town of; a count of records like this is not a water-quality test for the 246 residents it serves.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cerro Gordo, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Cerro Gordo, Town of have a median household income of $47,831 and about 2,849 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 92% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Cerro Gordo, Town of's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Cerro Gordo, Town of (EPA ID: NC0424055) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 246 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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 available EPA compliance records for Cerro Gordo, Town of (NC0424055) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cerro Gordo, Town of water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Cerro Gordo, Town of 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 Cerro Gordo, Town of serve?
Cerro Gordo, Town of serves approximately 246 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.
Where does Cerro Gordo, Town of get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Cerro Gordo, Town of Water Quality Report, NC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0424055/
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