Appalachian State Univ Wtp
EPA ID: NC0195101 · 11,150 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Appalachian State Univ Wtp (NC0195101): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Over the period covered by EPA data, Appalachian State Univ Wtp recorded 5 violations, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 11,150 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Appalachian State Univ Wtp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Appalachian State Univ Wtp have a median household income of $44,132 and about 35,504 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Appalachian State Univ Wtp'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
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Appalachian State Univ Wtp (EPA ID: NC0195101) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 11,150 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 28607 in Boone.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | CARBON, TOTAL | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | CARBON, TOTAL | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARBON, TOTAL | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL Violation | 1 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water.
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 28607 - Boone
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Appalachian State Univ Wtp (NC0195101) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Appalachian State Univ Wtp water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Appalachian State Univ Wtp; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Appalachian State Univ Wtp serve?
Appalachian State Univ Wtp serves approximately 11,150 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.
Where does Appalachian State Univ Wtp get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.
EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Appalachian State Univ Wtp (NC): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0195101/
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