Water System Report NC

Clyde, Town of

EPA ID: NC0144025 · 3,256 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Clyde, Town of's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 3,256 residents year after year.

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

3,256
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$259K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,685
Median Household Income
32,714
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Clyde, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $61,685 and an estimated 32,714 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Clyde, 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Haywood 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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in North Carolina

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3,265 people
0 violations
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3,243 people
0 violations
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3,277 people
C 6 violations
Andrews, Town of
3,284 people
C 7 violations
Sugar Mountain Utility
3,226 people
C 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $2,150
Water Filtration $450
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

Clyde, Town of (EPA ID: NC0144025) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 3,256 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Clyde, Town of (NC0144025) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clyde, Town of water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Clyde, Town of serve?

Clyde, Town of serves approximately 3,256 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Clyde, 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
2
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
1,341
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.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 3,256
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?
Clyde, 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 Clyde, Town of serve?
Clyde, Town of serves approximately 3,256 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Clyde, Town of's water source?
Clyde, 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 Clyde, Town of's service area?
The Clyde, Town of service area has a median household income of $61,685. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Clyde, Town of get its water?
Clyde, 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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