Historical Compliance Records NC

Saddleridge S/d

EPA ID: NC4392103 ยท 433 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Saddleridge S/d (NC4392103): 1 violation on record since 2021. Saddleridge S/d's EPA record lists 1 historical violation, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 433 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

433
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0018 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
1
Contaminants Flagged
$479K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Saddleridge S/d Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$119,362
Median Household Income
123,100
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
10%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
27%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Saddleridge S/d have a median household income of $119,362 and about 123,100 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Saddleridge S/d'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 19 detections recorded. 5 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Carolina

Country Meadows
432 people
1 violation
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427 people
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Sims, Town of
440 people
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Jamesville, Town of
440 people
1 violation
Saratoga Town of
426 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $533
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $633

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $633 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Saddleridge S/d (EPA ID: NC4392103) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 433 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 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
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence 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
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0018 mg/L No 2025-12-31

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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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 Saddleridge S/d (NC4392103) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saddleridge S/d water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Saddleridge S/d; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Saddleridge S/d serve?

Saddleridge S/d serves approximately 433 people across 3 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Saddleridge S/d get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Saddleridge S/d serve? ▼
Saddleridge S/d serves approximately 433 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Saddleridge S/d's water source? ▼
Saddleridge S/d draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Saddleridge S/d's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0018 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). 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 Saddleridge S/d? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Saddleridge S/d have a median household income of $119,362 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Saddleridge S/d get its water? ▼
Saddleridge S/d'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Saddleridge S/d (NC): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc4392103/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Saddleridge S/d (NC): 1 EPA Violation}},
  year   = {n.d.},
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Saddleridge S/d (EPA ID: NC4392103) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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