Historical Compliance Records NC

River Oaks S/d

EPA ID: NC0241203 ยท 409 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for River Oaks S/d (NC0241203): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Since the flagged events, River Oaks S/d resolved all 1 violation - compliant today, 409 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

409
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$496K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for River Oaks S/d Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$149,743
Median Household Income
8,573
Service Area Population
35%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
23%
Pre-1986 Housing

The River Oaks S/d serves a community with a median household income of $149,743 and an estimated 8,573 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 35% 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

River Oaks 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
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

17 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
48 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 26% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How River Oaks 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.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Carolina

Kings Grant S/d
412 people
1 violation
Larkhaven S/d
416 people
0 violations
Village of Cofield
417 people
44 violations
0 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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.

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 $1,200 (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

River Oaks S/d (EPA ID: NC0241203) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 409 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 27310 in Oak Ridge.

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
0.0015 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 River Oaks S/d (NC0241203) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is River Oaks S/d water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for River Oaks 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 River Oaks S/d serve?

River Oaks S/d serves approximately 409 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does River Oaks S/d get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in River Oaks 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 River Oaks S/d serve?
River Oaks S/d serves approximately 409 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is River Oaks S/d's water source?
River Oaks S/d draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in River Oaks S/d's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0015 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of River Oaks S/d's service area?
The River Oaks S/d service area has a median household income of $149,743. EPA EJScreen data classifies 35% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does River Oaks S/d get its water?
River Oaks 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.). River Oaks S/d (NC): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0241203/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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