Water Quality in Henderson, NC (27563)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27563.
Active Health Violations
3 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 79% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,205
Population
26
Water Systems
20
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (26)
Henderson-Kerr Lake Reg Wtr
2 health-basedNorlina, Town Of
1 health-basedSt Paul`S Lutheran Church
Dot-Warren Co I-85 Rest Area S
Zion United Methodist Church
Axtell Grocery And Grill
White Grove Christian Church
I-85 Shell Service
New Covenant Pent Holiness Ch
Pleasant Grove Baptist Ch
All resolvedShannon`S Conv Store & Restaur
Budget Inn
Stuckey`S Pecan Shoppe
St Joseph Wk Cat Ch
Snow Hill Bapt Church
Oine Road Amoco Sta
State Line Grill
Wise Baptist Church
Russell Union Ruza Ch
Paynters Restaurant
Chapel Hill Bapt Ch
Tasty Burgers
Ak Level United Ch Of Christ
Sulphur Springs Bapt Ch
Wise Ruritan Club
Brown Bapt Ch
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Henderson (27563) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 20.
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
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
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.