Rocky Ridge S/d
EPA ID: NC0160282 · 384 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Rocky Ridge S/d (NC0160282): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Since the flagged events, Rocky Ridge S/d resolved all 2 violations - compliant today, 384 residents served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rocky Ridge S/d Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Rocky Ridge S/d serves a community with a median household income of $66,065 and an estimated 65,789 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Rocky Ridge 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Rocky Ridge S/d compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 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
Rocky Ridge S/d (EPA ID: NC0160282) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 384 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 28215 in Charlotte.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| 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 | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0023 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.
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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.
- 28215 - Charlotte
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Rocky Ridge S/d (NC0160282) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rocky Ridge S/d water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Rocky Ridge S/d; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Rocky Ridge S/d serve?
Rocky Ridge S/d serves approximately 384 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.
Where does Rocky Ridge S/d get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Rocky Ridge S/d (NC): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0160282/
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