Water System Report NC

Amber Ridge S/d

EPA ID: NC4392182 ยท 742 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Amber Ridge S/d (NC4392182): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Within the EPA records available for it, Amber Ridge S/d shows no violations; the system serves about 742 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

742
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0032 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$288K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$76,710
Median Household Income
26,745
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
10%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Amber Ridge S/d have a median household income of $76,710 and about 26,745 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Amber Ridge 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

29 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% 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. 8 detections recorded. 2 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

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756 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $800

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $800 (one-time) vs. $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

Amber Ridge S/d (EPA ID: NC4392182) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 742 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 27591 in Wendell.

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
0.0032 mg/L No 2025-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

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

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Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 Amber Ridge S/d (NC4392182) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amber Ridge S/d water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Amber Ridge S/d 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 Amber Ridge S/d serve?

Amber Ridge S/d serves approximately 742 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does Amber Ridge S/d 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 Amber Ridge S/d; 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 Amber Ridge S/d serve? ▼
Amber Ridge S/d serves approximately 742 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Amber Ridge S/d's water source? ▼
Amber Ridge S/d draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Amber Ridge S/d's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0032 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 Amber Ridge S/d? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Amber Ridge S/d have a median household income of $76,710 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Amber Ridge S/d get its water? ▼
Amber Ridge 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.). Amber Ridge S/d Water Quality Report, NC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc4392182/
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