Water Quality in Charlotte, NC (28104)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28104.

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 5 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 57% of US ZIP codes.

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

36,641

Population

15

Water Systems

6

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)

Charlotte Water

Surface water 1,163,701 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Charlotte Hoskins

Surface water 330,000 people served
0 violations

Union County Water System

All resolved
Surface water 167,554 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Monroe, City Of

1 health-based
Surface water 43,081 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Monroe City

Surface water 14,000 people served
0 violations

Central Baptist Church

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Aws/Pantry #422

Purchased surface water 26 people served
0 violations

Aws/Pantry #3069

Purchased surface water 26 people served
0 violations

Aws/Express Stop #3150

Purchased surface water 26 people served
0 violations

Aws/Pantry #425

Purchased surface water 26 people served
0 violations

Aws/Pantry #424

Purchased surface water 26 people served
0 violations

Aws/Pantry #403

Purchased surface water 26 people served
0 violations

Joy Bakery

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Xtreeme Challenge

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bethany Baptist Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Charlotte (28104) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6.

Fewer violations 57th 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.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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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