Water System Report NC

High Vista Estates

EPA ID: NC0145140 · 775 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at High Vista Estates shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 775 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

775
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$352K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for High Vista Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,464
Median Household Income
72,088
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The High Vista Estates serves a community with a median household income of $70,464 and an estimated 72,088 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% 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

High Vista 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
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.

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 62% 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 $1,825
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,625

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

High Vista Estates (EPA ID: NC0145140) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 775 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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

  • 28739 — Hendersonville
  • 28791 — Hendersonville
  • 28792 — Hendersonville
  • 28793 — Hendersonville

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for High Vista Estates (NC0145140) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is High Vista Estates water safe to drink?

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

How many people does High Vista Estates serve?

High Vista Estates serves approximately 775 people across 4 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does High Vista Estates get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
87

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
65
Unknown Material
176
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: 775
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?
High Vista Estates meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does High Vista Estates serve?
High Vista Estates serves approximately 775 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is High Vista Estates's water source?
High Vista Estates draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of High Vista Estates's service area?
The High Vista Estates service area has a median household income of $70,464. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does High Vista Estates get its water?
High Vista 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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