Water System Report NC

North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis

EPA ID: NC0416197 ยท 4,417 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis (NC0416197): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring history at North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis shows a clean slate - EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 4,417 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,417
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.004 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$292K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,257
Median Household Income
11,143
Service Area Population
31%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis serves a community with a median household income of $63,257 and an estimated 11,143 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Red Springs, Town of
4,423 people
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4,395 people
B 0 violations
3 violations
Beaufort, Town of
4,452 people
A 4 violations
Murphy, Town of
4,498 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis (EPA ID: NC0416197) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 4,417 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 28516 in Beaufort.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.004 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis (NC0416197) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis 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 North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis serve?

North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis serves approximately 4,417 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis serve?
North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis serves approximately 4,417 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis's water source?
North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.004 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis's service area?
The North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis service area has a median household income of $63,257. EPA EJScreen data classifies 31% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis get its water?
North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis Water Report, NC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0416197/
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