Current Noncompliance NC 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Lauradale S/d

EPA ID: NC0467136 ยท 2,527 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lauradale S/d (NC0467136): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Federal compliance records for Lauradale S/d list 1 open violation that has not yet been resolved - the utility serves approximately 2,527 people, and each outstanding finding remains logged and active in the EPA enforcement database.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,527
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
21
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0144 mg/L
Max Lead Level
6
Contaminants Flagged
$207K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lauradale S/d Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,007
Median Household Income
98,930
Service Area Population
52%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lauradale S/d serves a community with a median household income of $61,007 and an estimated 98,930 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 52% 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

Lauradale S/d'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

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

Detected Contaminants

How Lauradale S/d compares to EPA limits

Lead 3 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Lead at 3 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

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.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Lauradale S/d (EPA ID: NC0467136) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 2,527 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 20 resolved, 0 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
March 11, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
July 26, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 22, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 22, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 22, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP 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 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 7 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Lead Inorganic 3 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0144 mg/L No N/A

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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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 Lauradale S/d (NC0467136) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauradale S/d 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 Lauradale S/d serve?

Lauradale S/d serves approximately 2,527 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Lauradale S/d get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Lauradale S/d's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 1 DBP 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 Lauradale S/d serve?
Lauradale S/d serves approximately 2,527 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lauradale S/d's water source?
Lauradale S/d draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lauradale S/d's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0144 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lauradale S/d's service area?
The Lauradale S/d service area has a median household income of $61,007. EPA EJScreen data classifies 52% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lauradale S/d get its water?
Lauradale S/d'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lauradale S/d (NC): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0467136/
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What You Can Do

1

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3

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