Fox Ridge S/d
EPA ID: NC0145144 · 457 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Fox Ridge S/d (NC0145144): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Federal water data for Fox Ridge S/d logs 1 historical violation - all addressed and cleared, leaving the utility in current compliance for 457 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Fox Ridge S/d Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Fox Ridge S/d serves a community with a median household income of $83,878 and an estimated 23,682 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Fox Ridge 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Fox Ridge S/d compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in North Carolina
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Fox Ridge S/d (EPA ID: NC0145144) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 457 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
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 |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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 Fox Ridge S/d (NC0145144) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fox Ridge S/d water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Fox Ridge S/d; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Fox Ridge S/d serve?
Fox Ridge S/d serves approximately 457 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.
Where does Fox Ridge S/d get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Fox Ridge S/d (NC): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0145144/
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