Water Quality in Albemarle, NC (28128)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28128.
Past Health-Based Violations
3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 3 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.
6,587
Population
34
Water Systems
6
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (34)
Albemarle, City Of
All resolvedNorwood, Town Of
3 health-basedBurger Shack
Carls Scrap Metal
Deluxe Grill
Rocky River Fish House
Aquadale School
Silver Springs Bapt
Piney Point #1
Aquadale Bap Ch
Turner-Lee S/D
South Stanly Bapt Church
Porter Baptist Ch
Bethlehem Baptist Ch
Stanly Fixture Mfg
Sav-A-Stop
Cottonville Bapt Ch
Whits Restaurant
Norwood Beach No 1 Water System
Northwood Apartments
Porter Methodist Ch
Randall Meth Ch
Norwood Beach No 2 Inc
Stearn Water Supply
Norwood Preschool
Norwood Beach No 3 Water System
Gardners Gift & Grdn Cnt
Lakeside Family Seafood
Springfield Development
Point Tillery S/D
Cherokee Sanford Group
Gas Light Restaurant
Norwood Camping Resort
Piney Point Golf Club
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Albemarle (28128) 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.
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.
Activated Carbon Filter
Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.
Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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.