Water System Report NC

Green Mountain Park

EPA ID: NC0114459 · 1,194 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, Green Mountain Park has stayed completely violation-free for its 1,194 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

1,194
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$178K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 3 (2021) to 3 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Green Mountain Park Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,121
Median Household Income
66,637
Service Area Population
59%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Green Mountain Park serves a community with a median household income of $58,121 and an estimated 66,637 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 59% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Green Mountain Park'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Caldwell County, North Carolina rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Carolina

0 violations
Pinetops, Town of
1,200 people
B 5 violations
B 11 violations
Catawba, Town of
1,181 people
C 1 violation
Lake Lure, Town of
1,176 people
B 5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,233
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,933

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

Green Mountain Park (EPA ID: NC0114459) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 1,194 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Green Mountain Park (NC0114459) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Green Mountain Park water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Green Mountain Park has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Green Mountain Park serve?

Green Mountain Park serves approximately 1,194 people across 3 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Green Mountain Park get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
370
Unknown Material
0
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,194
Reported to North Carolina

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Green Mountain Park meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Green Mountain Park serve?
Green Mountain Park serves approximately 1,194 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Green Mountain Park's water source?
Green Mountain Park draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Green Mountain Park's service area?
The Green Mountain Park service area has a median household income of $58,121. EPA EJScreen data classifies 59% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Green Mountain Park get its water?
Green Mountain Park'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.
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