Current Health-Based Noncompliance NC 22 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Mount Pleasant, Town of

EPA ID: NC0113020 ยท 1,786 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Mount Pleasant, Town of (NC0113020): 3 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Open violations at Mount Pleasant, Town of number 3 in the EPA compliance data, for a system that serves about 1,786 people. An open status describes how each violation is logged in the federal record; it is not a measurement of what comes out of any individual tap.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,786
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
28
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2026-06-30)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
7
Contaminants Flagged
$268K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mount Pleasant, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$76,600
Median Household Income
6,169
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
27%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Mount Pleasant, Town of have a median household income of $76,600 and about 6,169 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Mount Pleasant, Town of's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 4 detections recorded. 1 detection is above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (health advisory / health-based guidance value (not a limit)); check current state rules: HFPO-DA: 10 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Carolina

Broadway, Town of
1,783 people
1 violation
Ramseur, Town of
1,790 people
7 violations
C 4 violations
Black Creek, Town of
1,795 people
2 violations
Enfield Water System
1,775 people
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,100

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $13,375

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$14,355
10 years
$28,710
20 years
$57,420

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,100 (one-time) vs. $28,710 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Mount Pleasant, Town of (EPA ID: NC0113020) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 1,786 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 28124 in Mount Pleasant.

Violation History

2 current health-based noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 19 archived, 3 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
April 1, 2026 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Addressed (current)
April 1, 2026 TTHM Health-based Addressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 TTHM Health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
March 7, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
March 7, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Dalapon Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Archived
September 1, 2024 CARBON, TOTAL Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Violation 11 Yes
TTHM MCL Violation 10 Yes
CARBON, TOTAL Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Dalapon Other Violation 1 No
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Other Violation 1 No
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Chlorite (EPA limit: 1 mg/L)

Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children At-risk groups: infants, developing fetuses, people with G6PD deficiency.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): ferrous sulfate reduction, activated carbon, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

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

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Mount Pleasant, Town of (NC0113020) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Pleasant, Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current health-based noncompliance records for Mount Pleasant, Town of. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Mount Pleasant, Town of serve?

Mount Pleasant, Town of serves approximately 1,786 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does Mount Pleasant, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 28 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Mount Pleasant, Town of serve? ▼
Mount Pleasant, Town of serves approximately 1,786 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mount Pleasant, Town of's water source? ▼
Mount Pleasant, Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mount Pleasant, Town of's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0 mg/L (sample period ending 2026-06-30). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Mount Pleasant, Town of? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Mount Pleasant, Town of have a median household income of $76,600 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mount Pleasant, Town of get its water? ▼
Mount Pleasant, Town of's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mount Pleasant, Town of (NC): 22 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0113020/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Mount Pleasant, Town of (EPA ID: NC0113020) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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