Waightstill Mountain
EPA ID: NC1011055 · 49 people served · 1 ZIP code
Zero EPA violations over five years — Waightstill Mountain has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 49.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Demographics
The Waightstill Mountain serves a community with a median household income of $79,088 and an estimated 23,516 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Waightstill Mountain'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.
About 1% of homes in Buncombe County, North Carolina rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
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
Waightstill Mountain (EPA ID: NC1011055) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 49 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 28704 in Arden.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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
- 28704 — Arden
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Waightstill Mountain (NC1011055) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Waightstill Mountain water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Waightstill Mountain has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Waightstill Mountain serve?
Waightstill Mountain serves approximately 49 people across 1 ZIP code in North Carolina.
Where does Waightstill Mountain get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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.