Water Quality in Shelby, NC (28090)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28090.
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 43 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 89% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
7,268
Population
39
Water Systems
44
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (39)
Hickory City Of
Cleveland County Water
Lincoln County Wtp
1 health-basedMorganton City Of
All resolvedShelby, City Of
Newton, City Of
All resolvedLincolnton, City Of
Conover, City Of
Lawndale, Town Of
All resolvedCleveland Mills-Lawndale
Lawndale 1st Bapt Ch
Lingerfelts 66 Serv
Edwards Clinic
Belwood Clinic
Cleveland Mills Co
Bobs Gulf & Gro
Knob Creek Meth Ch
Norman Grove Bapt Ch
Katies Meth Ch
Hudson Memorial Ind Baptist Ch
Palm Tree U Meth Ch
D & E Gro
Davis & Son Apples
Peeler Automotive
Blessed Way Baptist Church
Hoyle Mem Bapt Ch
Buffalo Creek Campground
Nells Shoppe
Charity Baptist Church
Bingham Evangelical Mem Church
Ivesters Grocery
Bobby Davis Rental Property
Crossroads Appliance
Jones Tabernacle Cme Church
Brackett Cedar Park
Amazing Grace Rest Home
Bull'S Eye Sporting Goods
Pine Grove Primitive Bapt Ch
Brackett`S Cedar Park
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Shelby (28090) has more violations than 89% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 44.
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.