Water Quality in HENDERSON, NC (27536)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27536.

163

Total Violations

25

Health-Based

138

Monitoring / Reporting

159

Resolved

What does this mean?

159 of 163 violations have been resolved. 25 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 138 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 121 Population served: 24,197

Violations Detail (163 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2023ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2023ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2023ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 10, 2023ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 10, 2023ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 10, 2023ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 10, 2023ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 28, 2023ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2024(2)

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Active

2023(115)

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Dec 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Dec 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Dec 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Dec 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 28Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 28Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Mar 31Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Mar 31Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Mar 31Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Mar 31Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Mar 31Resolved

Benzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Benzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Benzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Benzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Benzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Styrene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Mar 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Mar 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Mar 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Mar 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

Toluene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Toluene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Toluene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Toluene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Toluene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Styrene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Styrene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Styrene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Styrene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

HENDERSON (27536) has 163 recorded violations, including 25 health-based. 4 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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