Water System Report NC

Moore Company Public Utilities-west Moore

EPA ID: NC5063023 · 407 people served · 2 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Moore Company Public Utilities-west Moore has supplied tap water to 407 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

407
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$227K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2023) to 4 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Demographics

$70,394
Median Household Income
23,185
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Moore Company Public Utilities-west Moore serves a community with a median household income of $70,394 and an estimated 23,185 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 39% 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

Moore Company Public Utilities-west Moore'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
35th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Randolph 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

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 42% 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. 16 detections recorded. 4 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

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409 people
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409 people
0 violations
Riverside Mhp
399 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $2,850

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 $2,850 (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

Moore Company Public Utilities-west Moore (EPA ID: NC5063023) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 407 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Moore Company Public Utilities-west Moore (NC5063023) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moore Company Public Utilities-west Moore water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Moore Company Public Utilities-west Moore has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Moore Company Public Utilities-west Moore serve?

Moore Company Public Utilities-west Moore serves approximately 407 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Moore Company Public Utilities-west Moore 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
21
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.
Population served: 407
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?
Moore Company Public Utilities-west Moore meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Moore Company Public Utilities-west Moore serve?
Moore Company Public Utilities-west Moore serves approximately 407 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Moore Company Public Utilities-west Moore's water source?
Moore Company Public Utilities-west Moore draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Moore Company Public Utilities-west Moore's service area?
The Moore Company Public Utilities-west Moore service area has a median household income of $70,394. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Moore Company Public Utilities-west Moore get its water?
Moore Company Public Utilities-west Moore'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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