Historical Compliance Records NC 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Martin Company Water & Sewer District I

EPA ID: NC6059003 ยท 2,245 people served ยท 8 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Martin Company Water & Sewer District I (NC6059003): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Since the flagged events, Martin Company Water & Sewer District I resolved all 5 violations - compliant today, 2,245 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 80
Avg Safety Score
2,245
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
4
Contaminants Flagged
$109K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Martin Company Water & Sewer District I Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$51,980
Median Household Income
48,703
Service Area Population
80%
Disadvantaged Population
71th
Poverty Percentile
83th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Martin Company Water & Sewer District I serves a community with a median household income of $51,980 and an estimated 48,703 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 80% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Martin Company Water & Sewer District I'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
38th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 72% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Martin Company Water & Sewer District I compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded. 1 exceeds 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 โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,471
Water Filtration $171
PFAS Treatment $86
Total Estimated Cost $1,729

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,729 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Martin Company Water & Sewer District I (EPA ID: NC6059003) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 2,245 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 8 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (80/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 8 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 5 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Martin Company Water & Sewer District I (NC6059003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Martin Company Water & Sewer District I water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Martin Company Water & Sewer District I; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Martin Company Water & Sewer District I serve?

Martin Company Water & Sewer District I serves approximately 2,245 people across 8 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Martin Company Water & Sewer District I get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Martin Company Water & Sewer District I safe to drink?
Martin Company Water & Sewer District I earns a B safety grade with 5 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Martin Company Water & Sewer District I's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Martin Company Water & Sewer District I serve?
Martin Company Water & Sewer District I serves approximately 2,245 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Martin Company Water & Sewer District I's water source?
Martin Company Water & Sewer District I draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Martin Company Water & Sewer District I's service area?
The Martin Company Water & Sewer District I service area has a median household income of $51,980. EPA EJScreen data classifies 80% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Martin Company Water & Sewer District I get its water?
Martin Company Water & Sewer District I'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Martin Company Water & Sewer District I (EPA ID: NC6059003) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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