Water System Report NC

Hillsboro S/d

EPA ID: NC0102106 ยท 170 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hillsboro S/d (NC0102106): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - Hillsboro S/d has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 170 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

170
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$188K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hillsboro S/d Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,343
Median Household Income
26,117
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hillsboro S/d serves a community with a median household income of $61,343 and an estimated 26,117 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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

Hillsboro S/d'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Hillsboro S/d (EPA ID: NC0102106) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 170 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 28681 in Taylorsville.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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.

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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 Hillsboro S/d (NC0102106) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hillsboro S/d water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Hillsboro S/d in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Hillsboro S/d serve?

Hillsboro S/d serves approximately 170 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does Hillsboro S/d get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Hillsboro S/d meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hillsboro S/d serve?
Hillsboro S/d serves approximately 170 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hillsboro S/d's water source?
Hillsboro S/d draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hillsboro S/d's service area?
The Hillsboro S/d service area has a median household income of $61,343. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Hillsboro S/d get its water?
Hillsboro S/d'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Hillsboro S/d Water Quality Report, NC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0102106/
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