Current Noncompliance NC

Cardinal Care of Hope Mills

EPA ID: NC0326776 ยท 28 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Cardinal Care of Hope Mills (NC0326776): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Cardinal Care of Hope Mills shows 1 active EPA violation in the federal database for a service population of approximately 28.

Data: EPA SDWIS

28
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
4
Contaminants Flagged
$204K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cardinal Care of Hope Mills Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,175
Median Household Income
89,477
Service Area Population
62%
Disadvantaged Population
67th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cardinal Care of Hope Mills serves a community with a median household income of $63,175 and an estimated 89,477 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 62% 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

Cardinal Care of Hope Mills'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
33th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
53th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Cardinal Care of Hope Mills compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 28 detections recorded. 9 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.

State limits: HFPO-DA: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,833
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,633

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,633 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Cardinal Care of Hope Mills (EPA ID: NC0326776) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 28 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 2 archived, 1 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
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 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
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 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 Cardinal Care of Hope Mills (NC0326776) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cardinal Care of Hope Mills water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Cardinal Care of Hope Mills serve?

Cardinal Care of Hope Mills serves approximately 28 people across 3 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Cardinal Care of Hope Mills get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Cardinal Care of Hope Mills's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 1 DBP Rule, 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 4 contaminants 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 Cardinal Care of Hope Mills serve?
Cardinal Care of Hope Mills serves approximately 28 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Cardinal Care of Hope Mills's water source?
Cardinal Care of Hope Mills draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cardinal Care of Hope Mills's service area?
The Cardinal Care of Hope Mills service area has a median household income of $63,175. EPA EJScreen data classifies 62% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cardinal Care of Hope Mills get its water?
Cardinal Care of Hope Mills'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Cardinal Care of Hope Mills (NC): 6 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0326776/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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