Walnut Creek Village
EPA ID: NC0496155 · 950 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Walnut Creek Village (NC0496155): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Walnut Creek Village recorded 1 EPA violation over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 950 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Walnut Creek Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Walnut Creek Village serves a community with a median household income of $59,950 and an estimated 31,340 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 62% 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?
Walnut Creek Village'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 Walnut Creek Village compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in North Carolina
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
Walnut Creek Village (EPA ID: NC0496155) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 950 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 27534 in Goldsboro.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 27534 - Goldsboro
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Walnut Creek Village (NC0496155) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Walnut Creek Village water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Walnut Creek Village; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Walnut Creek Village serve?
Walnut Creek Village serves approximately 950 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.
Where does Walnut Creek Village get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Walnut Creek Village (NC): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0496155/
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