Water Quality in Gastonia, NC (28006)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28006.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 3 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 48% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

1,518

Population

17

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (17)

Sundrop Bottling Co Inc

Groundwater 500,000 people served
0 violations

Two Rivers Utilities

Surface water 93,877 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.05 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lincoln County Wtp

1 health-based
Surface water 49,693 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mount Holly, City Of

All resolved
Surface water 19,200 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lincolnton, City Of

Surface water 15,839 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Alexis Baptist Church

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Globe Mill Comm-1&2

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Mt Zion Baptist Church

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Alexis Fish Camp

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Brookhaven Water Supply

Groundwater 64 people served
0 violations

Mcclure Fish Camp

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Blue Ridge Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 57 people served
0 violations

Alexis Vfd

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Sharon Apts

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Alloy Fabricators

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mt Zion Baptist

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Country Corner

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3.5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2023

How Does This Compare?

Gastonia (28006) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.

Fewer violations 48th percentile More violations

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.

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