Topsail Beach, Town of
EPA ID: NC0471020 · 3,495 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Topsail Beach, Town of (NC0471020): 7 past health-based violations, since resolved. Although 7 violations appeared on Topsail Beach, Town of's record, all have been remedied - currently compliant, 3,495 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Topsail Beach, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Topsail Beach, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $89,250 and an estimated 9,784 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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?
Topsail Beach, 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Topsail Beach, Town of compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded.
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
Topsail Beach, Town of (EPA ID: NC0471020) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 3,495 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 28445 in Holly Ridge.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 0 archived, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 7 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
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.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 28445 - Holly Ridge
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Topsail Beach, Town of (NC0471020) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Topsail Beach, Town of water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Topsail Beach, Town of; its 7 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Topsail Beach, Town of serve?
Topsail Beach, Town of serves approximately 3,495 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.
Where does Topsail Beach, Town of get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
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