Houston House Rest Home
EPA ID: NC0156127 · 40 people served · 2 ZIP codes
In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Houston House Rest Home posted zero EPA violations serving 40 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Demographics
The Houston House Rest Home serves a community with a median household income of $42,419 and an estimated 2,267 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 65% 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?
Houston House Rest Home'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 2% of homes in Rutherford 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
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
Houston House Rest Home (EPA ID: NC0156127) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 40 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Houston House Rest Home (NC0156127) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houston House Rest Home water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Houston House Rest Home has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Houston House Rest Home serve?
Houston House Rest Home serves approximately 40 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.
Where does Houston House Rest Home get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.