Water System Report NC

Scotland Company Water - Gillis Hill

EPA ID: NC5083005 · 965 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at Scotland Company Water - Gillis Hill shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 965 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

965
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Scotland Company Water - Gillis Hill Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$41,635
Median Household Income
24,177
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Scotland Company Water - Gillis Hill serves a community with a median household income of $41,635 and an estimated 24,177 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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

Scotland Company Water - Gillis Hill'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Scotland County, North Carolina rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 74% 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
Flood Insurance $1,800
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

Scotland Company Water - Gillis Hill (EPA ID: NC5083005) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 965 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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 Scotland Company Water - Gillis Hill (NC5083005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scotland Company Water - Gillis Hill water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Scotland Company Water - Gillis Hill has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Scotland Company Water - Gillis Hill serve?

Scotland Company Water - Gillis Hill serves approximately 965 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Scotland Company Water - Gillis Hill get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
383
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 2020-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 965
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?
Scotland Company Water - Gillis Hill meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Scotland Company Water - Gillis Hill serve?
Scotland Company Water - Gillis Hill serves approximately 965 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Scotland Company Water - Gillis Hill's water source?
Scotland Company Water - Gillis Hill draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Scotland Company Water - Gillis Hill's service area?
The Scotland Company Water - Gillis Hill service area has a median household income of $41,635. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Scotland Company Water - Gillis Hill get its water?
Scotland Company Water - Gillis Hill'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.
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