Water System Report NC

Ponderosa Mhp

EPA ID: NC0427112 · 300 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Zero EPA violations over five years — Ponderosa Mhp has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 300.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

300
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ponderosa Mhp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,750
Median Household Income
1,238
Service Area Population
14%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ponderosa Mhp serves a community with a median household income of $68,750 and an estimated 1,238 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Ponderosa 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Currituck County, North Carolina rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 72% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Ponderosa Mhp (EPA ID: NC0427112) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 300 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ponderosa Mhp (NC0427112) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ponderosa Mhp water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Ponderosa Mhp has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Ponderosa Mhp serve?

Ponderosa Mhp serves approximately 300 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Ponderosa Mhp get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
116
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 300
Reported to North Carolina

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Ponderosa Mhp meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ponderosa Mhp serve?
Ponderosa Mhp serves approximately 300 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Ponderosa Mhp's water source?
Ponderosa Mhp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ponderosa Mhp's service area?
The Ponderosa Mhp service area has a median household income of $68,750. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ponderosa Mhp get its water?
Ponderosa 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.
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