Water Quality in Kannapolis, NC (28072)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28072.

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 2 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 43% of US ZIP codes.

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

672

Population

8

Water Systems

3

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

Kannapolis, City Of

Surface water 54,757 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Salisbury-Rowan

1 health-based
Surface water 45,329 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Kannapolis Sanitary District

Purchased surface water 27,000 people served
0 violations

Granite Quarry, Town Of

Purchased surface water 2,477 people served
0 violations

Christiana Luth. Church/Presch

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Mckenzie Sports Products

All resolved
Groundwater 198 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Trailer City Stone House

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Lisa Ann Daycare

Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

CARBON, TOTALHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Kannapolis (28072) has more violations than 43% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 3.

Fewer violations 43th 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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