Vance Company Water District Phase 1
EPA ID: NC4091008 · 1,580 people served · 46 ZIP codes
In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Vance Company Water District Phase 1 ha come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 1,580 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 4 (2021) to 9 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Demographics
The Vance Company Water District Phase 1 serves a community with a median household income of $81,538 and an estimated 599,543 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Vance Company Water District Phase 1'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.
About 1% of homes in Vance 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 79 detections recorded. 18 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
Vance Company Water District Phase 1 (EPA ID: NC4091008) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 1,580 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 46 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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
This system serves 46 ZIP codes:
27536 · 27537 · 27601 · 27602 · 27603 27604 · 27605 · 27606 · 27607 · 27608 27609 · 27610 · 27611 · 27612 · 27613 27614 · 27615 · 27616 · 27617 · 27619 27620 · 27621 · 27622 · 27623 · 27624 27625 · 27626 · 27627 · 27628 · 27629 27634 · 27635 · 27636 · 27640 · 27650 27656 · 27658 · 27661 · 27668 · 27675 27676 · 27690 · 27695 · 27697 · 27698 27699
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Vance Company Water District Phase 1 (NC4091008) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vance Company Water District Phase 1 water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Vance Company Water District Phase 1 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Vance Company Water District Phase 1 serve?
Vance Company Water District Phase 1 serves approximately 1,580 people across 46 ZIP codes in North Carolina.
Where does Vance Company Water District Phase 1 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:
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.
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.