Ballou Mhp
EPA ID: NC0416101 · 95 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ballou Mhp (NC0416101): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Ballou Mhp has supplied tap water to 95 residents with no violations of any type on record.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ballou Mhp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Ballou Mhp serves a community with a median household income of $67,753 and an estimated 15,355 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 31% 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?
Ballou 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
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
Ballou Mhp (EPA ID: NC0416101) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 95 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 28557 in Morehead City.
Violation History
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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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: 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.
- 28557 - Morehead City
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ballou Mhp (NC0416101) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ballou Mhp water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Ballou Mhp in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Ballou Mhp serve?
Ballou Mhp serves approximately 95 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.
Where does Ballou Mhp get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ballou Mhp Water Quality Report, NC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0416101/
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