City of Saluda
EPA ID: NC0175020 · 1,814 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Saluda (NC0175020): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Zero EPA violations appear on record for City of Saluda, which serves 1,814 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Saluda Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with City of Saluda have a median household income of $71,178 and about 9,535 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Saluda'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in North Carolina
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
City of Saluda (EPA ID: NC0175020) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 1,814 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.011 mg/L | 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 available EPA compliance records for City of Saluda (NC0175020) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Saluda water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Saluda 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 City of Saluda serve?
City of Saluda serves approximately 1,814 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.
Where does City of Saluda get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Saluda Water Quality Report, NC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0175020/
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