Water Quality in King, NC (27016)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27016.
Past Health-Based Violations
8 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 15 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,900
Population
25
Water Systems
23
Violations (5yr)
8
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (25)
King, City Of
All resolvedStokes County Water & Sewer Auth
Stokes Reynolds Memorial Hosp
Stokes County-Meadows Water System
All resolvedDanbury, Town Of
Sandy Ridge Elem School
1 health-basedHanging Rock State Park No 2
South Stokes High School
1 health-basedHanging Rock State Park
Germanton Elem School
1 health-basedNancy Reynolds Elem School
1 health-basedNorth Stokes High School
1 health-basedLawsonville Baptist Church
Piney Grove Middle School
2 health-basedStokes County Academy
1 health-basedHanging Rock State Park
Northview Primitive Baptist Ch
Booths Grill
Johnstown Cafe
Hanging Rock St Pk
Lance`S Grocery & Grill
Francisco Elem School
Pine Hall Elem School
Hanging Rock State Park - Climbing Wall
Snow Hill Umc
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2023
How Does This Compare?
King (27016) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 23.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.