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 SDWIS for Mount Pleasant, Town of (NC0113020): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. In the most recent EPA reporting cycle, Mount Pleasant, Town of carried 3 violations still marked as unresolved - each remains active in the federal enforcement ledger while the utility continues operations for its service population of approximately 1,786 people across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,786
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
28
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
7
Contaminants Flagged
$268K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,600
Median Household Income
6,169
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mount Pleasant, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $76,600 and an estimated 6,169 residents across its service area. 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
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mount Pleasant, Town of compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 10 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 11 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Chlorite 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorite at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2031 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections 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†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

Find a certified water 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

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $13,375

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

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 $1,800 (one-time) vs. $28,710 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

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 Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Addressed (current)
April 1, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Addressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
March 7, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 7, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2042 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
September 1, 2024 Chlorite 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 Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 11 Yes
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 10 Yes
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 2 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2042 Other Violation 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

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

Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.

Removal methods: 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.

Removal methods: 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.

Removal methods: 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: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 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

What contaminants are in Mount Pleasant, Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Chlorite, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 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.
What is the demographic profile of Mount Pleasant, Town of's service area?
The Mount Pleasant, Town of service area has a median household income of $76,600. 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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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

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2

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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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