Mallard Head S/d
EPA ID: NC0149162 · 869 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mallard Head S/d (NC0149162): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, Mallard Head S/d accumulated 1 violation - every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 869 people without any active enforcement proceedings.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mallard Head S/d Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Mallard Head S/d serves a community with a median household income of $109,310 and an estimated 48,170 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Mallard Head S/d'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Mallard Head 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.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
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
Mallard Head S/d (EPA ID: NC0149162) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 869 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 28117 in Mooresville.
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, 2024 | 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.
- 28117 - Mooresville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mallard Head S/d (NC0149162) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mallard Head S/d water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Mallard Head 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 Mallard Head S/d serve?
Mallard Head S/d serves approximately 869 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.
Where does Mallard Head S/d get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mallard Head S/d (NC): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0149162/
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