Fairfield Mountains No 1
EPA ID: NC0181126 · 1,798 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Fairfield Mountains No 1 (NC0181126): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Fairfield Mountains No 1 stand out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 1,798 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Fairfield Mountains No 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Fairfield Mountains No 1 serves a community with a median household income of $65,703 and an estimated 2,734 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 46% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Fairfield Mountains No 1'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.
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
Fairfield Mountains No 1 (EPA ID: NC0181126) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 1,798 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 28746 in Lake Lure.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0039 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 28746 - Lake Lure
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Fairfield Mountains No 1 (NC0181126) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fairfield Mountains No 1 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Fairfield Mountains No 1 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 Fairfield Mountains No 1 serve?
Fairfield Mountains No 1 serves approximately 1,798 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.
Where does Fairfield Mountains No 1 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Fairfield Mountains No 1 Water Quality Report, NC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0181126/
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