Water System Report NC

Cedar Hill

EPA ID: NC0150175 · 244 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Cedar Hill — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 244 residents.

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

244
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$344K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cedar Hill 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 Cedar Hill 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?

Groundwater

Cedar Hill'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
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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

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

Cedar Hill (EPA ID: NC0150175) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 244 people from groundwater 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 Cedar Hill (NC0150175) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar Hill water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Cedar Hill serve?

Cedar Hill serves approximately 244 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does Cedar Hill 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
96
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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 244
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?
Cedar Hill meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cedar Hill serve?
Cedar Hill serves approximately 244 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cedar Hill's water source?
Cedar Hill draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cedar Hill's service area?
The Cedar Hill 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 Cedar Hill get its water?
Cedar Hill'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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