Northampton--milwaukee
EPA ID: NC0466108 · 5,715 people served · 10 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Northampton--milwaukee (NC0466108): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. The EPA enforcement database lists 1 active violation for Northampton--milwaukee - a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 5,715 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Northampton--milwaukee Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The Northampton--milwaukee serves a community with a median household income of $49,222 and an estimated 18,801 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 82% 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?
Northampton--milwaukee'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 Northampton--milwaukee compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Contaminant 2015 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
Northampton--milwaukee (EPA ID: NC0466108) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 5,715 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 10 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (91/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 5 of 10 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 61 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 4, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| June 11, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | PFOA | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Monochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Dichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromodichloromethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Dibromochloromethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromoform | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlorodibromomethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Trichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Monobromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Dibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
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 |
| Barium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Cadmium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Fluoride | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nickel | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nitrite | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1036 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1045 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Mercury | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1075 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1085 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2005 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other Violation | 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.
- 27820 - Conway
- 27831 - Garysburg
- 27845 - Jackson
- 27853 - Margarettsville
- 27855 - Murfreesboro
- 27862 - Pendleton
- 27866 - Pleasant Hill
- 27869 - Rich Square
- 27876 - Seaboard
- 27897 - Woodland
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Northampton--milwaukee (NC0466108) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northampton--milwaukee 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 Northampton--milwaukee serve?
Northampton--milwaukee serves approximately 5,715 people across 10 ZIP codes in North Carolina.
Where does Northampton--milwaukee 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.
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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Northampton--milwaukee (NC): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0466108/
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