Ridgehaven S/d
EPA ID: NC0392184 · 455 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ridgehaven S/d (NC0392184): 2 past health-based violations, since resolved. Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, Ridgehaven S/d accumulated 3 violations - every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 455 people without any active enforcement proceedings.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ridgehaven S/d Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Ridgehaven S/d serves a community with a median household income of $76,710 and an estimated 26,745 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Ridgehaven S/d'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Ridgehaven S/d compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 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. 8 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in North Carolina
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
Ridgehaven S/d (EPA ID: NC0392184) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 455 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 27591 in Wendell.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 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 | Combined Radium | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Combined Radium | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 2 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment 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.
- 27591 - Wendell
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ridgehaven S/d (NC0392184) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ridgehaven S/d water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Ridgehaven S/d; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Ridgehaven S/d serve?
Ridgehaven S/d serves approximately 455 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.
Where does Ridgehaven S/d get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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