North Carolina — 11th District
119th Congress · 110 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-17
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-17
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 110 ZIP codes in North Carolina's 11th District: the district earns a grade C (59/100). 766 EPA violations on record, 164 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
100 ZIP codes tracked in North Carolina's 11th District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28616 | Crossnore | 82 | B | 2 (1 health) |
| 2 | 28707 | Balsam | 82 | B | 3 (1 health) |
| 3 | 28745 | Lake Junaluska | 82 | B | 4 (1 health) |
| 4 | 28774 | Sapphire | 82 | B | 10 (1 health) |
| 5 | 28725 | Dillsboro | 81 | B | 1 |
| 6 | 28744 | Franklin | 81 | B | 4 (2 health) |
| 7 | 28756 | Mill Spring | 81 | B | 4 |
| 8 | 28736 | Glenville | 78 | B | 4 |
| 9 | 28741 | Highlands | 78 | B | 13 (5 health) |
| 10 | 28717 | Cashiers | 77 | B | 15 (1 health) |
| 11 | 28743 | Hot Springs | 77 | B | 12 (1 health) |
| 12 | 28761 | Nebo | 77 | B | 6 (1 health) |
| 13 | 28762 | Old Fort | 77 | B | 5 (1 health) |
| 14 | 28702 | Almond | 75 | B | 1 |
| 15 | 28755 | Micaville | 75 | B | 0 |
| 16 | 28785 | Waynesville | 75 | B | 10 (3 health) |
| 17 | 28771 | Robbinsville | 74 | B | 5 |
| 18 | 28733 | Fontana Dam | 72 | B | 0 |
| 19 | 28646 | Linville | 71 | B | 5 (2 health) |
| 20 | 28734 | Franklin | 71 | B | 4 (2 health) |
| 21 | 28749 | Little Switzerland | 70 | B | 6 (2 health) |
| 22 | 28779 | Sylva | 70 | B | 17 (5 health) |
| 23 | 28786 | Waynesville | 70 | B | 10 (3 health) |
| 24 | 28622 | Elk Park | 69 | C | 2 |
| 25 | 28723 | Cullowhee | 69 | C | 35 (6 health) |
| 26 | 28747 | Lake Toxaway | 69 | C | 7 (1 health) |
| 27 | 28757 | Montreat | 69 | C | 3 (1 health) |
| 28 | 28729 | Etowah | 68 | C | 2 |
| 29 | 28751 | Maggie Valley | 68 | C | 5 (2 health) |
| 30 | 28754 | Mars Hill | 68 | C | 2 |
| 31 | 28905 | Marble | 68 | C | 9 (1 health) |
| 32 | 28748 | Leicester | 67 | C | 11 (3 health) |
| 33 | 28721 | Clyde | 66 | C | 5 (2 health) |
| 34 | 28793 | Hendersonville | 66 | C | 22 (4 health) |
| 35 | 28904 | Hayesville | 66 | C | 6 (1 health) |
| 36 | 28713 | Bryson City | 65 | C | 15 |
| 37 | 28784 | Tuxedo | 65 | C | 2 |
| 38 | 28901 | Andrews | 65 | C | 7 |
| 39 | 28604 | Banner Elk | 64 | C | 2 |
| 40 | 28752 | Marion | 64 | C | 8 (1 health) |
| 41 | 28753 | Marshall | 64 | C | 3 |
| 42 | 28768 | Pisgah Forest | 64 | C | 2 |
| 43 | 28647 | Linville Falls | 63 | C | 0 |
| 44 | 28652 | Minneapolis | 63 | C | 0 |
| 45 | 28662 | Pineola | 63 | C | 0 |
| 46 | 28664 | Plumtree | 63 | C | 0 |
| 47 | 28710 | Bat Cave | 63 | C | 0 |
| 48 | 28714 | Burnsville | 63 | C | 1 |
| 49 | 28716 | Canton | 63 | C | 5 |
| 50 | 28763 | Otto | 63 | C | 0 |
Overview
North Carolina's 11th District encompasses 110 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is C (59/100).
766 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 164 are health-based violations. About 67% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Stage 1 DBP Rule - 192 violations
- Stage 2 DBP Rule - 184 violations
- Surface Water Treatment Rule - 147 violations
- Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) - 61 violations
- Lead and Copper Rule - 53 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1983 (~43 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder - consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 11 ZIP codes in this district exceed the EPA action level for lead. Consider using a certified lead-removal filter.
Data Sources
- Water quality violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Congressional district boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 119th Congress
- Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
Updated daily. Data covers 110 ZIP codes in North Carolina's 11th District.