Berkshire Downs
EPA ID: NC0392320 · 277 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Berkshire Downs (NC0392320): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. 1 total violation across five years at Berkshire Downs - every finding closed, utility compliant today, 277 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Berkshire Downs Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Berkshire Downs serves a community with a median household income of $81,534 and an estimated 61,161 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Berkshire Downs'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 Berkshire Downs 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. 5 detections recorded. 1 exceeds 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
Berkshire Downs (EPA ID: NC0392320) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 277 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 27616 in Raleigh.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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.
- 27616 - Raleigh
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Berkshire Downs (NC0392320) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Berkshire Downs water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Berkshire Downs; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Berkshire Downs serve?
Berkshire Downs serves approximately 277 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.
Where does Berkshire Downs get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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