Historical Compliance Records NC

Windmill Ridge S/d

EPA ID: NC0180196 ยท 140 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Windmill Ridge S/d (NC0180196): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Windmill Ridge S/d, 1 violation appear in the five-year dataset, but none remain open - the utility has addressed each finding and is in current compliance, with no pending enforcement affecting the 140 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

140
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$242K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Windmill Ridge S/d Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,770
Median Household Income
25,189
Service Area Population
53%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Windmill Ridge S/d serves a community with a median household income of $59,770 and an estimated 25,189 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 53% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Windmill 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Windmill Ridge S/d compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $2,760
Flood Insurance $2,500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $5,560

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $5,560 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Windmill Ridge S/d (EPA ID: NC0180196) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 140 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 28147 in Salisbury.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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, 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 1 No

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.

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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 Windmill Ridge S/d (NC0180196) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Windmill Ridge S/d water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Windmill Ridge S/d; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Windmill Ridge S/d serve?

Windmill Ridge S/d serves approximately 140 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does Windmill Ridge S/d get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Windmill Ridge S/d's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Windmill Ridge S/d serve?
Windmill Ridge S/d serves approximately 140 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Windmill Ridge S/d's water source?
Windmill Ridge S/d draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Windmill Ridge S/d's service area?
The Windmill Ridge S/d service area has a median household income of $59,770. EPA EJScreen data classifies 53% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Windmill Ridge S/d get its water?
Windmill 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Windmill Ridge S/d (NC): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0180196/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

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