Water System Report NC

Pine Level, Town of (firetower)

EPA ID: NC4051006 · 238 people served · 1 ZIP code

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Pine Level, Town of (firetower) kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 238 people served.

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

238
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$233K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pine Level, Town of (firetower) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,639
Median Household Income
1,563
Service Area Population
56%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pine Level, Town of (firetower) serves a community with a median household income of $72,639 and an estimated 1,563 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 56% 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

Pine Level, Town of (firetower)'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
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Johnston 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

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 53% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Pine Level, Town of (firetower) (EPA ID: NC4051006) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 238 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 27568 in Pine Level.

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 Pine Level, Town of (firetower) (NC4051006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pine Level, Town of (firetower) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Pine Level, Town of (firetower) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Pine Level, Town of (firetower) serve?

Pine Level, Town of (firetower) serves approximately 238 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does Pine Level, Town of (firetower) 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
101
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.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 238
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?
Pine Level, Town of (firetower) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pine Level, Town of (firetower) serve?
Pine Level, Town of (firetower) serves approximately 238 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Pine Level, Town of (firetower)'s water source?
Pine Level, Town of (firetower) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pine Level, Town of (firetower)'s service area?
The Pine Level, Town of (firetower) service area has a median household income of $72,639. EPA EJScreen data classifies 56% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Pine Level, Town of (firetower) get its water?
Pine Level, Town of (firetower)'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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