Historical Compliance Records NC 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Chatham Company-asbury

EPA ID: NC4019010 ยท 1,540 people served ยท 9 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Chatham Company-asbury (NC4019010): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. While 2 violations did appear in Chatham Company-asbury's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 1,540 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,540
People Served
9
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$347K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Chatham Company-asbury Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$68,240
Median Household Income
161,332
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
30%
Disadvantaged Population
44th
Poverty Percentile
37th
Energy Burden Percentile
39%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Chatham Company-asbury have a median household income of $68,240 and about 161,332 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Chatham Company-asbury'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
47th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
39th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

35 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 29 detections recorded. 6 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Carolina

Littleton, Town of
1,540 people
0 violations
28 violations
Princeville, Town of
1,550 people
0 violations
East Spencer, Town of
1,550 people
0 violations
Robbins Water System
1,579 people
16 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $422
Water Filtration $400
Total Estimated Cost $822

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $822 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Chatham Company-asbury (EPA ID: NC4019010) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 1,540 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 8 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2025-12-31

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

1 of 9 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2. 8 of 9 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Chatham Company-asbury (NC4019010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chatham Company-asbury water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Chatham Company-asbury; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Chatham Company-asbury serve?

Chatham Company-asbury serves approximately 1,540 people across 9 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Chatham Company-asbury get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Chatham Company-asbury serve? ▼
Chatham Company-asbury serves approximately 1,540 people with drinking water across 9 ZIP codes.
What is Chatham Company-asbury's water source? ▼
Chatham Company-asbury draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Chatham Company-asbury's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Chatham Company-asbury? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Chatham Company-asbury have a median household income of $68,240 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Chatham Company-asbury get its water? ▼
Chatham Company-asbury'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Chatham Company-asbury (NC): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc4019010/
BibTeX
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Chatham Company-asbury (EPA ID: NC4019010) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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