Water System Report NC

Country Hills S/d

EPA ID: NC0160218 ยท 259 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Country Hills S/d (NC0160218): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Country Hills S/d earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring - no violations in five years across a service area of 259 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

259
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$314K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Country Hills S/d Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$81,221
Median Household Income
125,607
Service Area Population
24%
Disadvantaged Population
37th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Country Hills S/d serves a community with a median household income of $81,221 and an estimated 125,607 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Country Hills 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
53th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 11 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: HFPO-DA: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Carolina

Oak Estates S/d
259 people
0 violations
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Huntcliff S/d
262 people
0 violations
Parmele, Town of
262 people
3 violations
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,400
PFAS Treatment $567
Water Filtration $300
Radon Mitigation $133
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Country Hills S/d (EPA ID: NC0160218) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 259 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Country Hills S/d (NC0160218) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Country Hills S/d water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Country Hills S/d in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Country Hills S/d serve?

Country Hills S/d serves approximately 259 people across 3 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Country Hills S/d get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Country Hills S/d meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Country Hills S/d serve?
Country Hills S/d serves approximately 259 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Country Hills S/d's water source?
Country Hills S/d draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Country Hills S/d's service area?
The Country Hills S/d service area has a median household income of $81,221. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Country Hills S/d get its water?
Country Hills 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Country Hills S/d Water Quality Report, NC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0160218/
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