Water System Report NC

Raintree/summersill Estates #2

EPA ID: NC0467222 · 1,539 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Raintree/summersill Estates #2 kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 1,539 people served.

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

1,539
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$205K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2021) to 13 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Raintree/summersill Estates #2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,462
Median Household Income
119,561
Service Area Population
47%
Disadvantaged Population
58th
Poverty Percentile
45th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Raintree/summersill Estates #2 serves a community with a median household income of $61,462 and an estimated 119,561 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 47% 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

Raintree/summersill Estates #2'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
15th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
63th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Onslow County, North Carolina rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

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

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1,550 people
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1,506 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,650
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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

Raintree/summersill Estates #2 (EPA ID: NC0467222) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 1,539 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Raintree/summersill Estates #2 (NC0467222) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raintree/summersill Estates #2 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Raintree/summersill Estates #2 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Raintree/summersill Estates #2 serve?

Raintree/summersill Estates #2 serves approximately 1,539 people across 4 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Raintree/summersill Estates #2 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
261
Unknown Material
330
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,539
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?
Raintree/summersill Estates #2 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Raintree/summersill Estates #2 serve?
Raintree/summersill Estates #2 serves approximately 1,539 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Raintree/summersill Estates #2's water source?
Raintree/summersill Estates #2 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Raintree/summersill Estates #2's service area?
The Raintree/summersill Estates #2 service area has a median household income of $61,462. EPA EJScreen data classifies 47% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Raintree/summersill Estates #2 get its water?
Raintree/summersill Estates #2'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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