Water System Report NC

Conetoe Community Water System

EPA ID: NC0433030 · 1,090 people served · 1 ZIP code

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Conetoe Community Water System 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 1,090 people.

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

1,090
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$79K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 3 (2024) to 5 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Conetoe Community Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$38,955
Median Household Income
562
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Conetoe Community Water System serves a community with a median household income of $38,955 and an estimated 562 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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

Conetoe Community Water System'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Edgecombe 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
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Carolina

Village of Alamance
1,100 people
A 7 violations
Maysville, Town of
1,100 people
0 violations
0 violations
Norlina, Town of
1,108 people
C 12 violations
Rich Square, Town of
1,067 people
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Conetoe Community Water System (EPA ID: NC0433030) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 1,090 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 27819 in Conetoe.

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 Conetoe Community Water System (NC0433030) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conetoe Community Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Conetoe Community Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Conetoe Community Water System serve?

Conetoe Community Water System serves approximately 1,090 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does Conetoe Community Water System 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
422
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: 1,090
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?
Conetoe Community Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Conetoe Community Water System serve?
Conetoe Community Water System serves approximately 1,090 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Conetoe Community Water System's water source?
Conetoe Community Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Conetoe Community Water System's service area?
The Conetoe Community Water System service area has a median household income of $38,955. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Conetoe Community Water System get its water?
Conetoe Community Water System'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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