Historical Compliance Records NC 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Murfreesboro, Town of

EPA ID: NC0446015 ยท 3,645 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Murfreesboro, Town of (NC0446015): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Beyond the 7 historical violations on Murfreesboro, Town of's EPA record, nothing remains open - the utility is currently compliant and supplies water to 3,645 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,645
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
7
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
5
Contaminants Flagged
$93K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$51,343
Median Household Income
6,793
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Murfreesboro, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $51,343 and an estimated 6,793 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Murfreesboro, 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 72% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Murfreesboro, 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.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 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.

Comparable Water Systems

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3 violations
Wilkesboro, Town of
3,687 people
0 violations
Troy, Town of
3,591 people
C 6 violations
Fort Bragg Linden Oaks
3,733 people
0 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,350

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,350 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Murfreesboro, Town of (EPA ID: NC0446015) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 3,645 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 7 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 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
April 1, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 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
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
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 Murfreesboro, Town of (NC0446015) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murfreesboro, Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Murfreesboro, Town of; its 7 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Murfreesboro, Town of serve?

Murfreesboro, Town of serves approximately 3,645 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Murfreesboro, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Murfreesboro, Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Murfreesboro, Town of serve?
Murfreesboro, Town of serves approximately 3,645 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Murfreesboro, Town of's water source?
Murfreesboro, Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Murfreesboro, Town of's service area?
The Murfreesboro, Town of service area has a median household income of $51,343. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Murfreesboro, Town of get its water?
Murfreesboro, 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Murfreesboro, Town of (NC): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0446015/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Murfreesboro, Town of (EPA ID: NC0446015) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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