Current Health-Based Noncompliance NC 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Rhodhiss, Town of

EPA ID: NC0114035 ยท 867 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Rhodhiss, Town of (NC0114035): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. In the most recent EPA reporting cycle, Rhodhiss, Town of carried 2 violations still marked as unresolved - each remains active in the federal enforcement ledger while the utility continues operations for its service population of approximately 867 people across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS

867
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$174K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,190
Median Household Income
33,376
Service Area Population
77%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Rhodhiss, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $58,190 and an estimated 33,376 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 77% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Rhodhiss, 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
45th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Rhodhiss, Town of compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Carolina

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869 people
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Cleveland, Town of
872 people
2 violations
Candor, Town of
875 people
13 violations
5 violations
6 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,375
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $225
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,000 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Rhodhiss, Town of (EPA ID: NC0114035) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 867 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes

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 Rhodhiss, Town of (NC0114035) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rhodhiss, Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Rhodhiss, 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 Rhodhiss, Town of serve?

Rhodhiss, Town of serves approximately 867 people across 4 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Rhodhiss, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Rhodhiss, Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Rhodhiss, Town of serve?
Rhodhiss, Town of serves approximately 867 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Rhodhiss, Town of's water source?
Rhodhiss, 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 Rhodhiss, Town of's service area?
The Rhodhiss, Town of service area has a median household income of $58,190. EPA EJScreen data classifies 77% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Rhodhiss, Town of get its water?
Rhodhiss, 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.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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