Middlesex Water System
EPA ID: NC0464050 · 1,389 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Middlesex Water System (NC0464050): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Unlike fully compliant utilities, Middlesex Water System has 1 outstanding EPA violation for approximately 1,389 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Middlesex Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Middlesex Water System serves a community with a median household income of $65,833 and an estimated 8,407 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 39% 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?
Middlesex 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Middlesex Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2946 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2067 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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).
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Middlesex Water System (EPA ID: NC0464050) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 1,389 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 27557 in Middlesex.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 11 resolved, 3 archived, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| January 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2959 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2067 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 26, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 23, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 19, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2946 | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2946 | Health-based | Archived |
| August 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2021 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 17, 2021 | Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2946 | Other Violation | 2 | Yes |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2067 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2959 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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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.
- 27557 - Middlesex
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Middlesex Water System (NC0464050) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Middlesex Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Middlesex Water System serve?
Middlesex Water System serves approximately 1,389 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.
Where does Middlesex Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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