Water System Report NC

Hoopers Valley Estates

EPA ID: NC0145127 · 220 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring records confirm Hoopers Valley Estates has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 220 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

220
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$344K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hoopers Valley Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$79,088
Median Household Income
23,516
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hoopers Valley Estates serves a community with a median household income of $79,088 and an estimated 23,516 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Hoopers Valley Estates'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

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Hoopers Valley Estates (EPA ID: NC0145127) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 220 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 28704 in Arden.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hoopers Valley Estates (NC0145127) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hoopers Valley Estates water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Hoopers Valley Estates serve?

Hoopers Valley Estates serves approximately 220 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does Hoopers Valley Estates 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
41
Unknown Material
45
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: 220
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?
Hoopers Valley Estates meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hoopers Valley Estates serve?
Hoopers Valley Estates serves approximately 220 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hoopers Valley Estates's water source?
Hoopers Valley Estates draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hoopers Valley Estates's service area?
The Hoopers Valley Estates service area has a median household income of $79,088. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hoopers Valley Estates get its water?
Hoopers Valley Estates'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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