Water System Report NC

Mountain Creek Shores S/d

EPA ID: NC0118283 · 102 people served · 1 ZIP code

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Mountain Creek Shores S/d has supplied tap water to 102 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

102
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$447K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Demographics

$99,036
Median Household Income
6,339
Service Area Population
45%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mountain Creek Shores S/d serves a community with a median household income of $99,036 and an estimated 6,339 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 45% 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

Mountain Creek Shores 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
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Catawba 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

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% 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

Mountain Creek Shores S/d (EPA ID: NC0118283) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 102 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 28673 in Sherrills Ford.

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

  • 28673 — Sherrills Ford

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mountain Creek Shores S/d (NC0118283) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mountain Creek Shores S/d water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Mountain Creek Shores S/d has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Mountain Creek Shores S/d serve?

Mountain Creek Shores S/d serves approximately 102 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does Mountain Creek Shores S/d 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
0
Unknown Material
43
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: 102
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?
Mountain Creek Shores 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 Mountain Creek Shores S/d serve?
Mountain Creek Shores S/d serves approximately 102 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mountain Creek Shores S/d's water source?
Mountain Creek Shores S/d draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mountain Creek Shores S/d's service area?
The Mountain Creek Shores S/d service area has a median household income of $99,036. EPA EJScreen data classifies 45% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mountain Creek Shores S/d get its water?
Mountain Creek Shores 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.
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