Water System Report NC

Weaverville, Town of

EPA ID: NC0111025 · 8,359 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Zero EPA violations over five years — Weaverville, Town of has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 8,359.

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

8,359
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$454K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 11 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Weaverville, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$77,380
Median Household Income
47,826
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Weaverville, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $77,380 and an estimated 47,826 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Weaverville, Town of'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
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

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

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Carolina

D 2 violations
C 1 violation
Siler City, Town of
8,520 people
B 4 violations
Dallas, Town of
8,125 people
B 21 violations
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $2,500
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $6,100

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

Weaverville, Town of (EPA ID: NC0111025) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 8,359 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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 Weaverville, Town of (NC0111025) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Weaverville, Town of water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Weaverville, Town of serve?

Weaverville, Town of serves approximately 8,359 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Weaverville, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
82
Galvanized — Replacement Required
737
Unknown Material
2,513
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: 8,359
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?
Weaverville, Town of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Weaverville, Town of serve?
Weaverville, Town of serves approximately 8,359 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Weaverville, Town of's water source?
Weaverville, Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Weaverville, Town of's service area?
The Weaverville, Town of service area has a median household income of $77,380. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Weaverville, Town of get its water?
Weaverville, Town of'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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