Water System Report NC

Toxaway Point

EPA ID: NC0188119 · 79 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Toxaway Point earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 79 people.

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

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
79
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$258K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Toxaway Point Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$60,405
Median Household Income
2,549
Service Area Population
57%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Toxaway Point serves a community with a median household income of $60,405 and an estimated 2,549 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 57% 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?

Groundwater

Toxaway Point'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
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Transylvania County, North Carolina rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $3,150

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

TOXAWAY POINT (EPA ID: NC0188119) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 79 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Toxaway Point (NC0188119) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Toxaway Point water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Toxaway Point serve?

Toxaway Point serves approximately 79 people across 2 ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Where does Toxaway Point 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
31
Unknown Material
0
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 79
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

Is water from Toxaway Point safe to drink?
Toxaway Point has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Toxaway Point meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Toxaway Point serve?
Toxaway Point serves approximately 79 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Toxaway Point's water source?
Toxaway Point draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Toxaway Point's service area?
The Toxaway Point service area has a median household income of $60,405. EPA EJScreen data classifies 57% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Toxaway Point get its water?
Toxaway Point'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.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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