Water Quality in Forest City, NC (28018)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28018.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation 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.
5,034
Population
43
Water Systems
21
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (43)
Forest City, Town Of
All resolvedBroad River Water Authority
Concord Comm Water System
All resolvedBostic, Town Of
Northgate Golden Valley, Llc
1 health-basedK G`S Quick Stop
Toney`S Grocery
Glennwood Bapt Ch
East Villa Apts
South Mountain Christian Camp Cafeteria
Mt Harmony Baptist Church
Peniel Baptist Church
Good Ole Boys Grill & Grocery
Mckinney Mobil Ss
Fork Creek Baptist Church
First Broad Baptist Church
All resolvedFairview Baptist Church
East Villa Houses
Golden Valley Grill
Cedar Grove Umc
Robertson Creek Fwb Church
All resolvedFork Creek Bapt Church
Golden Valley Methodist Ch
Old Hickory Gun Club
Washburn Store
Sunshine Clubhouse
South Mountain Christian Camp-Office
Haven In The Hills Rest Home
Becky'S Country Store & Grill
Washburn Comm Clubhouse
Cherry Mtn Fwb Church
Pisgah United Methodist Church
Ross Hill Baptist Church
Sunshine Umc
Sunshine Cmpgd
Sunshine Mhp
G And L Restaurant And Motel
Pig Watts Bbq
Camp Golden Valley
Camp Mccall
Sandy Level Baptist Church
Milliken
Freeman`S Convenience
All resolvedContaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Forest City (28018) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 21.
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.