Water Quality in Gatesville, NC (27979)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27979.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 7 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.
1,161
Population
7
Water Systems
9
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)
Gates County Water System
Johnsons Community
Sunbury Water Works
Morgans Wa Supy
Nixon Community Supply
Rice Community
Orchard St Wa
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 (27979) 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.