Water System Report NC

Millstone S/d

EPA ID: NC4035009 · 272 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Millstone S/d has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 272 residents.

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

272
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$258K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,847
Median Household Income
16,485
Service Area Population
58%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
31%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Millstone S/d serves a community with a median household income of $68,847 and an estimated 16,485 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 58% 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

Millstone 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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Franklin 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

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% 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. 2 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $3,400

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 $3,400 (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

Millstone S/d (EPA ID: NC4035009) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 272 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 27525 in Franklinton.

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 Millstone S/d (NC4035009) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Millstone S/d water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Millstone S/d serve?

Millstone S/d serves approximately 272 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does Millstone S/d get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Millstone 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 Millstone S/d serve?
Millstone S/d serves approximately 272 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Millstone S/d's water source?
Millstone S/d draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Millstone S/d's service area?
The Millstone S/d service area has a median household income of $68,847. EPA EJScreen data classifies 58% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Millstone S/d get its water?
Millstone 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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