Water System Report NC

Linville Resorts Inc.

EPA ID: NC0106105 · 499 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Linville Resorts Inc. stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 499 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

499
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$319K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Linville Resorts Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,052
Median Household Income
15,922
Service Area Population
80%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Linville Resorts Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $64,052 and an estimated 15,922 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: 80% 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?

Groundwater

Linville Resorts Inc.'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Avery 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
Moderate Wear
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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $2,033
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,733

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

Linville Resorts Inc. (EPA ID: NC0106105) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 499 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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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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 Linville Resorts Inc. (NC0106105) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linville Resorts Inc. water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Linville Resorts Inc. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Linville Resorts Inc. serve?

Linville Resorts Inc. serves approximately 499 people across 3 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Linville Resorts Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
74
Unknown Material
199
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.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 499
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?
Linville Resorts Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Linville Resorts Inc. serve?
Linville Resorts Inc. serves approximately 499 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Linville Resorts Inc.'s water source?
Linville Resorts Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Linville Resorts Inc.'s service area?
The Linville Resorts Inc. service area has a median household income of $64,052. EPA EJScreen data classifies 80% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Linville Resorts Inc. get its water?
Linville Resorts Inc.'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.
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