Water System Report NC

Fletcher Academy Inc.

EPA ID: NC0145113 · 790 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Fletcher Academy Inc. has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 790 residents.

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

790
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$350K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Fletcher Academy Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,173
Median Household Income
84,292
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
42%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fletcher Academy Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $68,173 and an estimated 84,292 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Fletcher Academy Inc.'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
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Henderson 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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 52% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $2,150
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $375
Total Estimated Cost $3,725

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

Fletcher Academy Inc. (EPA ID: NC0145113) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 790 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 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: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP 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 Fletcher Academy Inc. (NC0145113) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fletcher Academy Inc. water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Fletcher Academy Inc. serve?

Fletcher Academy Inc. serves approximately 790 people across 4 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Fletcher Academy Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
79
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.
Population served: 790
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?
Fletcher Academy Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Fletcher Academy Inc. serve?
Fletcher Academy Inc. serves approximately 790 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Fletcher Academy Inc.'s water source?
Fletcher Academy Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Fletcher Academy Inc.'s service area?
The Fletcher Academy Inc. service area has a median household income of $68,173. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Fletcher Academy Inc. get its water?
Fletcher Academy Inc.'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.
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