Poplar Ridge Mhp
EPA ID: NC0276205 · 195 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Poplar Ridge Mhp (NC0276205): 7 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Poplar Ridge Mhp, 7 violations are listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 195 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Poplar Ridge Mhp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Poplar Ridge Mhp have a median household income of $77,929 and about 8,009 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 35% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
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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 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 19, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 13, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| December 13, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 27, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| September 1, 2024 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| January 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 5 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 3 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2025-12-31 |
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 available EPA compliance records 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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