Whispering Pines Mhp
EPA ID: NC0332106 · 305 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Whispering Pines Mhp (NC0332106): 11 unresolved EPA violations on record. Unlike fully compliant utilities, Whispering Pines Mhp has 11 outstanding EPA violations for approximately 305 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Whispering Pines Mhp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Whispering Pines Mhp serves a community with a median household income of $86,953 and an estimated 62,994 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 34% 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?
Whispering Pines 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 Whispering Pines Mhp compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Mercury at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Cadmium at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Lead at 9 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Selenium at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Chromium at 6 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L). Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen). Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
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System Overview
Whispering Pines Mhp (EPA ID: NC0332106) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 305 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 27703 in Durham.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 83 resolved, 6 archived, 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| February 15, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| February 15, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| November 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| August 6, 2025 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 4, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| May 11, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Barium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Cadmium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Chromium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Fluoride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Selenium | 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 | Inorganic | 9 | No |
| Barium | Inorganic | 6 | No |
| Cadmium | Inorganic | 6 | No |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 6 | No |
| Fluoride | Inorganic | 6 | No |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 6 | No |
| Nickel | Inorganic | 6 | No |
| Nitrite | Inorganic | 6 | No |
| Contaminant 1036 | Other Violation | 6 | No |
| Contaminant 1045 | Other Violation | 6 | No |
| Mercury | Inorganic | 6 | No |
| Contaminant 1075 | Other Violation | 6 | No |
| Contaminant 1085 | Other Violation | 6 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | 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.
- 27703 - Durham
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Whispering Pines Mhp (NC0332106) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whispering Pines Mhp water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 11 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Whispering Pines Mhp serve?
Whispering Pines Mhp serves approximately 305 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.
Where does Whispering Pines Mhp get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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