Water System Report NC

Elizabeth City Annex

EPA ID: NC6070001 · 160 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Elizabeth City Annex — the supplier serving 160 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

160
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Elizabeth City Annex Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,039
Median Household Income
40,878
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Elizabeth City Annex serves a community with a median household income of $64,039 and an estimated 40,878 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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

Elizabeth City Annex'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Pasquotank 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

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 67% 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 $1,500
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

Elizabeth City Annex (EPA ID: NC6070001) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 160 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 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

  • 27906 — Elizabeth City
  • 27907 — Elizabeth City
  • 27909 — Elizabeth City

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Elizabeth City Annex (NC6070001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elizabeth City Annex water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Elizabeth City Annex has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Elizabeth City Annex serve?

Elizabeth City Annex serves approximately 160 people across 3 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Elizabeth City Annex 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
35
Unknown Material
354
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: 160
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?
Elizabeth City Annex meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Elizabeth City Annex serve?
Elizabeth City Annex serves approximately 160 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Elizabeth City Annex's water source?
Elizabeth City Annex draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Elizabeth City Annex's service area?
The Elizabeth City Annex service area has a median household income of $64,039. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Elizabeth City Annex get its water?
Elizabeth City Annex'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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