Water System Report NC

Dover, Town of

EPA ID: NC0425025 · 425 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Dover, Town of sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 425 people.

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

425
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$308K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dover, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,867
Median Household Income
18,021
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
57th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dover, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $74,867 and an estimated 18,021 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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

Dover, Town of'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
43th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Craven 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

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Dover, Town of (EPA ID: NC0425025) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 425 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Dover, Town of (NC0425025) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dover, Town of water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Dover, Town of serve?

Dover, Town of serves approximately 425 people across 3 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Dover, Town of 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
259
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: 425
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?
Dover, Town of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Dover, Town of serve?
Dover, Town of serves approximately 425 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Dover, Town of's water source?
Dover, Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Dover, Town of's service area?
The Dover, Town of service area has a median household income of $74,867. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Dover, Town of get its water?
Dover, Town of'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.
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