Water System Report NC

Riverside Mhp

EPA ID: NC0156135 · 399 people served · 1 ZIP code

Riverside Mhp earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 399 people.

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

399
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$166K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Riverside Mhp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,036
Median Household Income
30,602
Service Area Population
70%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Riverside Mhp serves a community with a median household income of $55,036 and an estimated 30,602 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% 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?

Groundwater

Riverside Mhp'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
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $2,500
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,200

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

Riverside Mhp (EPA ID: NC0156135) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 399 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 28752 in Marion.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Riverside Mhp (NC0156135) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riverside Mhp water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Riverside Mhp has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Riverside Mhp serve?

Riverside Mhp serves approximately 399 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does Riverside Mhp 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
57
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: 399
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?
Riverside Mhp meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Riverside Mhp serve?
Riverside Mhp serves approximately 399 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Riverside Mhp's water source?
Riverside Mhp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Riverside Mhp's service area?
The Riverside Mhp service area has a median household income of $55,036. EPA EJScreen data classifies 70% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Riverside Mhp get its water?
Riverside Mhp'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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