Poplar Ridge Mhp
EPA ID: NC0276205 · 195 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Poplar Ridge Mhp (NC0276205): 7 unresolved EPA violations on record. Per EPA records, Poplar Ridge Mhp: 7 unresolved violations, 195 people in service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Poplar Ridge Mhp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Poplar Ridge Mhp serves a community with a median household income of $77,929 and an estimated 8,009 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Poplar Ridge 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Poplar Ridge Mhp compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 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
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System Overview
Poplar Ridge Mhp (EPA ID: NC0276205) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 195 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 27313 in Pleasant Garden.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 10 resolved, 0 archived, 5 addressed, and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 19, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 13, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| December 13, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 27, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| September 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 3 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP 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.
- 27313 - Pleasant Garden
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Poplar Ridge Mhp (NC0276205) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Poplar Ridge Mhp water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Poplar Ridge Mhp. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Poplar Ridge Mhp serve?
Poplar Ridge Mhp serves approximately 195 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.
Where does Poplar Ridge Mhp get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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