Historical Compliance Records NC 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Biltmore Forest, Town of

EPA ID: NC0111030 ยท 1,356 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Biltmore Forest, Town of (NC0111030): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Biltmore Forest, Town of has 3 EPA violations on record, all marked resolved in the federal data; the utility serves 1,356 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,356
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
2
Contaminants Flagged
$409K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$70,638
Median Household Income
34,750
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
27%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
39%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Biltmore Forest, Town of have a median household income of $70,638 and about 34,750 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐ŸŒŠ 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

30 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

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 serves ZIP code 28803 in Asheville.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2025-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Biltmore Forest, Town of (NC0111030) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Biltmore Forest, Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Biltmore Forest, Town of; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Biltmore Forest, Town of serve?

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

Where does Biltmore Forest, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 3 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Biltmore Forest, Town of serve? ▼
Biltmore Forest, Town of serves approximately 1,356 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
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.
Is there lead in Biltmore Forest, Town of's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Biltmore Forest, Town of? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Biltmore Forest, Town of have a median household income of $70,638 (Census ZIP-code estimate). 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Biltmore Forest, Town of (NC): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0111030/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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