Water System Report NC

Cedar Wood Estates

EPA ID: NC0102129 · 109 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA monitoring data for Cedar Wood Estates shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 109 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

109
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$188K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cedar Wood Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,343
Median Household Income
26,117
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cedar Wood Estates serves a community with a median household income of $61,343 and an estimated 26,117 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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?

Surface Water

Cedar Wood Estates's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% 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 Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Cedar Wood Estates (EPA ID: NC0102129) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 109 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 28681 in Taylorsville.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Cedar Wood Estates (NC0102129) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar Wood Estates water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Cedar Wood Estates serve?

Cedar Wood Estates serves approximately 109 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does Cedar Wood Estates get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
16
Unknown Material
27
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: 109
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?
Cedar Wood Estates meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cedar Wood Estates serve?
Cedar Wood Estates serves approximately 109 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cedar Wood Estates's water source?
Cedar Wood Estates draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cedar Wood Estates's service area?
The Cedar Wood Estates service area has a median household income of $61,343. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cedar Wood Estates get its water?
Cedar Wood Estates's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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