Apr 15, 2026 · 7 min read
PFAS "Forever Chemicals" in US Drinking Water: 2026 Update
PFAS contamination affects an estimated 200 million Americans. Here's what the latest EPA enforcement means for your tap water.
ZIP Code 28723 Water Quality
North Carolina · 11,721 people served · 30 water systems
F
FailingZIP code 28723 is in North Carolina and is a small city from a drinking-water-service perspective, with 11,721 people served by 30 EPA-registered public water systems. It corresponds to CULLOWHEE.
Within ZIP code 28723, the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) records 13 health-based violations during the past five years across 30 water systems serving this postal area. The grade of F reflects the aggregate compliance pattern, not the current daily water quality.
Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS
ZIP Code Location
Loading map...
Cities in ZIP 28723
Water Systems Serving 28723
THE GARDENS AT CAT CREEK
PWSID: NC1057008
40 served
HIGHGATE S/D
PWSID: NC1057013
62 served
CHERRYWOOD TRAILS
PWSID: NC1057024
125 served
SILVER RUN RESERVE
PWSID: NC1050084
76 served
STILLPOINT
PWSID: NC1050089
38 served
BALLOUGH HILLS
PWSID: NC0150102
102 served
DOWDLE TRACE S/D
PWSID: NC0157144
79 served
INDIAN LAKES ESTATE S/D
PWSID: NC0188128
75 served
PRESERVE AT ROCK CREEK
PWSID: NC1088008
45 served
SPRINGDALE WATER AND SEWER, LLC
PWSID: NC0144113
328 served
COTTAGES AT LAKE OSSEROGA
PWSID: NC1057005
93 served
PELOHI COVE
PWSID: NC1087004
46 served
BIG RIDGE S/D
PWSID: NC0150170
76 served
CONTINENTAL CLIFFS
PWSID: NC0150181
79 served
WILDWOOD MOUNTAIN S/D
PWSID: NC0157135
81 served
INGLES SUPERMARKET NO 110
PWSID: NC0150501
66 served
WADE HAMPTON CLUB
PWSID: NC0150171
429 served
HERITAGE HILLS
PWSID: NC0157150
74 served
COWEE MOUNTAIN S/D
PWSID: NC0157153
46 served
SANTEETLAH SHORES
PWSID: NC0138103
58 served
HIGHLANDS COVE S/D
PWSID: NC0150200
577 served
PINCHOT S/D
PWSID: NC1050030
74 served
MILL CREEK ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSO.
PWSID: NC1057011
676 served
LAUREL RIDGE
PWSID: NC0157137
115 served
FLAT MOUNTAIN ESTATES
PWSID: NC0157102
109 served
CASHIERS VILLAGE
PWSID: NC0150163
89 served
MORNINGSTAR ASSISTED LIVING OF SYLVA
PWSID: NC0150157
80 served
INDIAN SPRINGS MHP
PWSID: NC0145142
76 served
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIV WTP
PWSID: NC0150116
7,800 served
SASSAFRAS GAP EMPLOYEE VILLAGE
PWSID: NC0157154
107 served
About ZIP-code water data
Postal-code level water quality data is built up from the underlying water systems — multiple ZIPs may share a single utility, and a single ZIP can span multiple utilities. For property-level information, contact the specific utility serving your address. EPA data on this page was last refreshed on 2026-05-18.
From the Blog
Photo by Bluewater Sweden on Unsplash
Mar 22, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Read Your Annual Water Quality Report (CCR)
Your water utility is legally required to send you a Consumer Confidence Report every year. Here's how to actually understand it.
Photo by Louis Hansel on Unsplash
Mar 5, 2026 · 9 min read
Lead in Tap Water: The Complete 2026 Guide
Lead enters drinking water through old pipes and fixtures. Here's how to identify your risk and what to do about it.
Photo by Eduardo Casajús Gorostiaga on Unsplash
Feb 18, 2026 · 5 min read
What Is an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL)?
MCLs are the foundation of US drinking water safety. Here's how they're set and what they mean for your tap.
Photo by Naja Bertolt Jensen on Unsplash
