Water System Report NC

Misty Mountain

EPA ID: NC0114107 ยท 369 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Misty Mountain (NC0114107): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring history at Misty Mountain shows a clean slate - EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 369 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

Data: EPA SDWIS

369
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$450K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Misty Mountain Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,865
Median Household Income
3,471
Service Area Population
23%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Misty Mountain serves a community with a median household income of $74,865 and an estimated 3,471 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Misty Mountain'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% 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 $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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

Misty Mountain (EPA ID: NC0114107) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 369 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 28605 in Blowing Rock.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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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 Misty Mountain (NC0114107) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Misty Mountain water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Misty Mountain in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Misty Mountain serve?

Misty Mountain serves approximately 369 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does Misty Mountain get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Misty Mountain meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Misty Mountain serve?
Misty Mountain serves approximately 369 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Misty Mountain's water source?
Misty Mountain draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Misty Mountain's service area?
The Misty Mountain service area has a median household income of $74,865. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Misty Mountain get its water?
Misty Mountain'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Misty Mountain Water Quality Report, NC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0114107/
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