Water System Report NC

Pollocksville, Town of

EPA ID: NC0452015 · 858 people served · 1 ZIP code

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Pollocksville, Town of has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 858 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

858
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$152K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,188
Median Household Income
1,808
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pollocksville, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $57,188 and an estimated 1,808 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: 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

Pollocksville, 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
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Jones 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

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 53% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Carolina

B 9 violations
Rhodhiss, Town of
867 people
B 7 violations
Whitakers, Town of
869 people
0 violations
Mallard Head S/d
869 people
0 violations
Cleveland, Town of
872 people
A 22 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $2,500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,800

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

Pollocksville, Town of (EPA ID: NC0452015) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 858 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 28573 in Pollocksville.

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

  • 28573 — Pollocksville

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pollocksville, Town of (NC0452015) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pollocksville, Town of water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Pollocksville, Town of serve?

Pollocksville, Town of serves approximately 858 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does Pollocksville, 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
1
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: 858
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?
Pollocksville, 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 Pollocksville, Town of serve?
Pollocksville, Town of serves approximately 858 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Pollocksville, Town of's water source?
Pollocksville, Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pollocksville, Town of's service area?
The Pollocksville, Town of service area has a median household income of $57,188. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Pollocksville, Town of get its water?
Pollocksville, 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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