Southeast Catawba County
EPA ID: NC2018004 · 5,080 people served · 6 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Southeast Catawba County (NC2018004): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Southeast Catawba County stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 5,080 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Southeast Catawba County Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Southeast Catawba County serves a community with a median household income of $89,353 and an estimated 65,515 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 41% 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?
Southeast Catawba County'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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
Southeast Catawba County (EPA ID: NC2018004) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 5,080 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (76/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 6 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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.
- 28037 - Denver
- 28609 - Catawba
- 28610 - Claremont
- 28650 - Maiden
- 28673 - Sherrills Ford
- 28682 - Terrell
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Southeast Catawba County (NC2018004) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southeast Catawba County water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Southeast Catawba County in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Southeast Catawba County serve?
Southeast Catawba County serves approximately 5,080 people across 6 ZIP codes in North Carolina.
Where does Southeast Catawba County get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Southeast Catawba County Water Quality Report, NC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc2018004/
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