Poplar Ridge Mhp
EPA ID: NC0276205 · 195 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Poplar Ridge Mhp earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 195 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
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 $74,688 and an estimated 11,423 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% 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.
About 1% of homes in Guilford County, North Carolina rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Poplar Ridge Mhp (EPA ID: NC0276205) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 195 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
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?
Based on EPA records, Poplar Ridge Mhp has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Poplar Ridge Mhp serve?
Poplar Ridge Mhp serves approximately 195 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.
Where does Poplar Ridge Mhp get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.