Water Quality: Lucama, NC
8 water systems • 1,855 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Lucama is served by 8 public water systems with a combined service population of 1,855 people, and has 227 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 11 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Lucama's violation count is 87% above the national average for North Carolina. Contaminants associated with violations include Contaminant 2946, Disinfection Byproducts.
Contaminants Found
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Water Systems Serving Lucama
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUCAMA, TOWN OF | NC0498030 | Groundwater | 881 | 46 |
| SARATOGA TOWN OF | NC0498040 | Groundwater | 426 | 55 |
| SHADY ACRES MH VILLAGE | NC0392188 | Groundwater | 115 | 32 |
| SUMMERFIELD MHP | NC0392126 | Groundwater | 110 | 14 |
| MOBILE HILL ESTATE NO 3 | NC0392303 | Groundwater | 105 | 18 |
| WILLOW HILLS S/D | NC4392186 | Groundwater | 102 | 30 |
| GREEN PINES PARK | NC0392223 | Groundwater | 66 | 21 |
| JCH MHP LLC | NC0392195 | Groundwater | 50 | 11 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.