Backwoods-saddlebrook Commission Ws
EPA ID: NC6027009 · 122 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Backwoods-saddlebrook Commission Ws shows 6 active EPA violations in the federal database for a service population of approximately 122.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Backwoods-saddlebrook Commission Ws Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Backwoods-saddlebrook Commission Ws serves a community with a median household income of $96,380 and an estimated 15,411 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Backwoods-saddlebrook Commission Ws'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.
About 1% of homes in Currituck 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
Detected Contaminants
How Backwoods-saddlebrook Commission Ws compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Backwoods-saddlebrook Commission Ws (EPA ID: NC6027009) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 122 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (71/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 10, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 9, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 17, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Lead | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 7 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 6 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2031 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27958 | 0.003 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by NC or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Backwoods-saddlebrook Commission Ws (NC6027009) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Backwoods-saddlebrook Commission Ws water safe to drink?
Backwoods-saddlebrook Commission Ws has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Backwoods-saddlebrook Commission Ws serve?
Backwoods-saddlebrook Commission Ws serves approximately 122 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.
Where does Backwoods-saddlebrook Commission Ws 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:
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.
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