Historical Compliance Records NC 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Macclesfield, Town of

EPA ID: NC0433020 ยท 441 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Macclesfield, Town of (NC0433020): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Federal water data for Macclesfield, Town of logs 4 historical violations - all addressed and cleared, leaving the utility in current compliance for 441 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

441
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
3
Contaminants Flagged
$119K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,385
Median Household Income
8,223
Service Area Population
81%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Macclesfield, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $58,385 and an estimated 8,223 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 81% 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

Macclesfield, 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
27th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
17th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Macclesfield, Town of 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.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 2 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†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,600
PFAS Treatment $367
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,267

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 $2,267 (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

Macclesfield, Town of (EPA ID: NC0433020) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 441 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 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
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform 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
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 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.

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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 Macclesfield, Town of (NC0433020) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Macclesfield, Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Macclesfield, Town of; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Macclesfield, Town of serve?

Macclesfield, Town of serves approximately 441 people across 3 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Macclesfield, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Macclesfield, Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Macclesfield, Town of serve?
Macclesfield, Town of serves approximately 441 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Macclesfield, Town of's water source?
Macclesfield, Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Macclesfield, Town of's service area?
The Macclesfield, Town of service area has a median household income of $58,385. EPA EJScreen data classifies 81% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Macclesfield, Town of get its water?
Macclesfield, 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. 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.). Macclesfield, Town of (NC): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0433020/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Macclesfield, Town of (EPA ID: NC0433020) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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