Water System Report NC

Olde Point S/d

EPA ID: NC0471112 · 516 people served · 1 ZIP code

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Olde Point S/d has supplied tap water to 516 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

516
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$357K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2023) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$89,392
Median Household Income
27,203
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
17%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Olde Point S/d serves a community with a median household income of $89,392 and an estimated 27,203 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?

Groundwater

Olde Point 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

19 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
46 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 29% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded.

State limits: HFPO-DA: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

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Fox Run S/d
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C 1 violation
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B 2 violations
Cotesworth Down S/d
510 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,300 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Olde Point S/d (EPA ID: NC0471112) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 516 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 28443 in Hampstead.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Olde Point S/d (NC0471112) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olde Point S/d water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Olde Point S/d has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Olde Point S/d serve?

Olde Point S/d serves approximately 516 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does Olde Point S/d 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
199
Unknown Material
1
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 516
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?
Olde Point S/d meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Olde Point S/d serve?
Olde Point S/d serves approximately 516 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Olde Point S/d's water source?
Olde Point S/d draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Olde Point S/d's service area?
The Olde Point S/d service area has a median household income of $89,392. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Olde Point S/d get its water?
Olde Point 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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