Deer Park Health & Rehab.
EPA ID: NC0156125 · 290 people served · 1 ZIP code
For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Deer Park Health & Rehab. has supplied tap water to 290 residents with no violations of any type on record.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Deer Park Health & Rehab. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Deer Park Health & Rehab. serves a community with a median household income of $68,152 and an estimated 7,884 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 70% 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?
Deer Park Health & Rehab.'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.
About 1% of homes in McDowell 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
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Deer Park Health & Rehab. (EPA ID: NC0156125) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 290 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 28761 in Nebo.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 28761 — Nebo
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Deer Park Health & Rehab. (NC0156125) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Deer Park Health & Rehab. water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Deer Park Health & Rehab. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Deer Park Health & Rehab. serve?
Deer Park Health & Rehab. serves approximately 290 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.
Where does Deer Park Health & Rehab. get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.