Water System Report NC

Sherwood Mhp

EPA ID: NC0467164 · 470 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Sherwood Mhp — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 470 residents.

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

470
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$172K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,365
Median Household Income
22,160
Service Area Population
52%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
30%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sherwood Mhp serves a community with a median household income of $55,365 and an estimated 22,160 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 52% 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?

Groundwater

Sherwood 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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 45% 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

Sherwood Mhp (EPA ID: NC0467164) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 470 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 Sherwood Mhp (NC0467164) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sherwood Mhp water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Sherwood Mhp serve?

Sherwood Mhp serves approximately 470 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Sherwood 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
139
Unknown Material
0
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: 470
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?
Sherwood Mhp meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sherwood Mhp serve?
Sherwood Mhp serves approximately 470 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Sherwood Mhp's water source?
Sherwood Mhp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sherwood Mhp's service area?
The Sherwood Mhp service area has a median household income of $55,365. EPA EJScreen data classifies 52% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Sherwood Mhp get its water?
Sherwood 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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