Water System Report NC

Caldwell County- Addison Lane

EPA ID: NC1014001 · 140 people served · 4 ZIP codes

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Caldwell County- Addison Lane has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 140 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

140
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$175K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 4 (2021) to 4 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Caldwell County- Addison Lane Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,914
Median Household Income
78,266
Service Area Population
59%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Caldwell County- Addison Lane serves a community with a median household income of $58,914 and an estimated 78,266 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 59% 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?

Surface Water

Caldwell County- Addison Lane's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

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

About 1% of homes in Caldwell 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

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 65% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,225
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $225
Total Estimated Cost $1,850

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

Caldwell County- Addison Lane (EPA ID: NC1014001) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 140 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs 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 Caldwell County- Addison Lane (NC1014001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caldwell County- Addison Lane water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Caldwell County- Addison Lane has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Caldwell County- Addison Lane serve?

Caldwell County- Addison Lane serves approximately 140 people across 4 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Caldwell County- Addison Lane get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
0
Unknown Material
55
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: 140
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?
Caldwell County- Addison Lane meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Caldwell County- Addison Lane serve?
Caldwell County- Addison Lane serves approximately 140 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Caldwell County- Addison Lane's water source?
Caldwell County- Addison Lane draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Caldwell County- Addison Lane's service area?
The Caldwell County- Addison Lane service area has a median household income of $58,914. EPA EJScreen data classifies 59% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Caldwell County- Addison Lane get its water?
Caldwell County- Addison Lane's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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