Water System Report NC

Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva

EPA ID: NC0150157 ยท 80 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva (NC0150157): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 80 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

Data: EPA SDWIS

80
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$234K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,407
Median Household Income
24,389
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva serves a community with a median household income of $54,407 and an estimated 24,389 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 65% 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 $1,400
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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

Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva (EPA ID: NC0150157) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 80 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva (NC0150157) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva 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 Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva serve?

Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva serves approximately 80 people across 3 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva serve?
Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva serves approximately 80 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva's water source?
Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva's service area?
The Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva service area has a median household income of $54,407. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva get its water?
Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva'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.). Morningstar Assisted Living of Sylva Water Report, NC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0150157/
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