Historical Compliance Records NC 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Wildcat Cliffs Country Club

EPA ID: NC0157118 ยท 445 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Wildcat Cliffs Country Club (NC0157118): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Federal water data for Wildcat Cliffs Country Club logs 4 historical violations - all addressed and cleared, leaving the utility in current compliance for 445 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

445
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
3
Contaminants Flagged
$596K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wildcat Cliffs Country Club Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,874
Median Household Income
4,266
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wildcat Cliffs Country Club serves a community with a median household income of $68,874 and an estimated 4,266 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.

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

Wildcat Cliffs Country Club'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Wildcat Cliffs Country Club compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,800

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,800 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Wildcat Cliffs Country Club (EPA ID: NC0157118) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 445 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 28741 in Highlands.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 11, 2026 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

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 Wildcat Cliffs Country Club (NC0157118) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wildcat Cliffs Country Club water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Wildcat Cliffs Country Club; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Wildcat Cliffs Country Club serve?

Wildcat Cliffs Country Club serves approximately 445 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.

Where does Wildcat Cliffs Country Club get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Wildcat Cliffs Country Club's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Wildcat Cliffs Country Club serve?
Wildcat Cliffs Country Club serves approximately 445 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Wildcat Cliffs Country Club's water source?
Wildcat Cliffs Country Club draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Wildcat Cliffs Country Club's service area?
The Wildcat Cliffs Country Club service area has a median household income of $68,874. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Wildcat Cliffs Country Club get its water?
Wildcat Cliffs Country Club'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Wildcat Cliffs Country Club (NC): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0157118/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Wildcat Cliffs Country Club (EPA ID: NC0157118) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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