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 records for North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis (NC0416197): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis's compliance file in EPA SDWIS lists no violations, whether health-based or monitoring and reporting, for a utility that supplies water to approximately 4,417 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,417
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.004 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$292K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$63,257
Median Household Income
11,143
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
31%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis have a median household income of $63,257 and about 11,143 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 31% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Carolina

Red Springs, Town of
4,423 people
5 violations
Bryson City, Town of
4,395 people
B 0 violations
3 violations
Beaufort, Town of
4,452 people
A 4 violations
Murphy, Town of
4,498 people
6 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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 2024-12-31

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 available EPA compliance records 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? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
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 most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.004 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis have a median household income of $63,257 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 31% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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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