Wildcat Cliffs Country Club
EPA ID: NC0157118 · 445 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Wildcat Cliffs Country Club (NC0157118): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Past violations at Wildcat Cliffs Country Club total 4, all marked resolved; it supplies 445 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Wildcat Cliffs Country Club Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Wildcat Cliffs Country Club have a median household income of $68,874 and about 4,266 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 33% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Wildcat Cliffs Country Club's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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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
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 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2025-12-31 |
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.
- 28741 - Highlands
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records 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.
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How to cite this page
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