Water System Report NC

Biltmore Forest, Town of

EPA ID: NC0111030 · 1,356 people served · 11 ZIP codes

Across every monitored period in the past five years, Biltmore Forest, Town of reported no EPA violations for its service population of 1,356.

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

1,356
People Served
11
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 11 (2023) to 66 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,104
Median Household Income
139,361
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Biltmore Forest, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $67,104 and an estimated 139,361 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% 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

Biltmore Forest, 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

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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1,326 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Lead Pipe Replacement Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,700
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Lead Pipe Replacement $993
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $4,493

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

Biltmore Forest, Town of (EPA ID: NC0111030) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 1,356 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 11 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 10 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Biltmore Forest, Town of (NC0111030) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Biltmore Forest, Town of water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Biltmore Forest, Town of serve?

Biltmore Forest, Town of serves approximately 1,356 people across 11 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Biltmore Forest, Town of 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
0
Unknown Material
810
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: 1,356
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?
Biltmore Forest, 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 Biltmore Forest, Town of serve?
Biltmore Forest, Town of serves approximately 1,356 people with drinking water across 11 ZIP codes.
What is Biltmore Forest, Town of's water source?
Biltmore Forest, 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 Biltmore Forest, Town of's service area?
The Biltmore Forest, Town of service area has a median household income of $67,104. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Biltmore Forest, Town of get its water?
Biltmore Forest, 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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