Water Quality in Gastonia, NC (28021)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28021.
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 75% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
13,865
Population
50
Water Systems
16
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (50)
Sundrop Bottling Co Inc
Two Rivers Utilities
Cleveland County Water
Lincoln County Wtp
1 health-basedShelby, City Of
Mount Holly, City Of
All resolvedLincolnton, City Of
Cherryville, City Of
1 health-basedCarlton Yarn Mill
North Brook School 1
Club Carolina
Mt Zion Baptist Church
Bethlehem Meth Church
Oak Grove Baptist Ch
North Brook Baptist Church
Cherryville Filt Plt
Shady Grove Baptist Church
J C Wehunt Store
Beam Mobile Home Park
Bess Chapel Umc
All resolvedBlack Mhp
Crestview Mhp
Holt'S W. S.
Allen Mhp Llc
1 health-basedNeighborhood Wa Corp
Emanuel Bap Ch
J D Baxter Equip Co
St Mark`S Lutheran Church
All resolvedKnights Of Pythias
Eaker Country Store
Mary Grove Wtr Assoc
Neighborhood Water Corp
Blacks Trailer Court
Diana S/D
Robinson Water System
P G'S Fish Camp
Fayes Fast Food
Burgess Day Nursery
Black System #2
Black System #1 (J Mark)
Black System #1 (J Mark)
Boomer'S Grill
Boyles & Anthony Gro
Black'S Mob Hm Pk
Hughs Pond Vfd
Black System #2 (J Mark)
Forshee Tp (Garland)
Black Mhp
Public Service Gas Co
Cherryville Country Club
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.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2023
How Does This Compare?
Gastonia (28021) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16.
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.