Current Noncompliance NC 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Minzie`s Creek Sanitary District

EPA ID: NC0472101 ยท 191 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Minzie`s Creek Sanitary District (NC0472101): 7 unresolved EPA violations on record. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Minzie`s Creek Sanitary District, 7 violations are listed as unresolved - those findings cover the utility's service area of approximately 191 people and remain open in the federal compliance system, awaiting formal corrective action documentation.

Data: EPA SDWIS

191
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
11
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
3
Contaminants Flagged
$212K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Minzie`s Creek Sanitary District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,437
Median Household Income
24,039
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
65th
Poverty Percentile
75th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Minzie`s Creek Sanitary District serves a community with a median household income of $58,437 and an estimated 24,039 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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

Minzie`s Creek Sanitary District'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

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

Detected Contaminants

How Minzie`s Creek Sanitary District compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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Poplar Ridge Mhp
195 people
17 violations
Circle M Mhp
195 people
A 3 violations
Bella Vista S/d
186 people
0 violations
1 violation
Cambridge S/d
185 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $1,950

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,950 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Minzie`s Creek Sanitary District (EPA ID: NC0472101) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 191 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

7 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 7 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
April 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
April 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
October 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
October 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 7 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No

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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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 Minzie`s Creek Sanitary District (NC0472101) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minzie`s Creek Sanitary District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 7 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Minzie`s Creek Sanitary District serve?

Minzie`s Creek Sanitary District serves approximately 191 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Minzie`s Creek Sanitary District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Minzie`s Creek Sanitary District's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Minzie`s Creek Sanitary District serve?
Minzie`s Creek Sanitary District serves approximately 191 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Minzie`s Creek Sanitary District's water source?
Minzie`s Creek Sanitary District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Minzie`s Creek Sanitary District's service area?
The Minzie`s Creek Sanitary District service area has a median household income of $58,437. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Minzie`s Creek Sanitary District get its water?
Minzie`s Creek Sanitary District'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Minzie`s Creek Sanitary District (NC): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0472101/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

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