Water Quality in Gatesville, NC (27938)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27938.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 12 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are9 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 65% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,790
Population
12
Water Systems
9
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)
Gates County Water System
Central Junior High School
Lebanon Grove Bapt Ch
Buckland Primary School
T S Cooper Elementary School
Sunbury Primary School
Gatesville Elem School
Sycamore Hill Ame Zion Ch
Joyces Chuck Wagon
New Hope Bapt Ch
Blanchards Grove Ch
Merchants Millpond State Park
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
How Does This Compare?
Gatesville (27938) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.