Water Quality in Rutherfordton, NC (28139)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28139.
Past Health-Based Violations
2 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 6 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 62% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
20,008
Population
65
Water Systems
8
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (65)
Forest City, Town Of
All resolvedBroad River Water Authority
Broad River Water Treatment
Spindale Town Of
Cleghorn Plantation
Big Al`S Food Stand
The Mason Jar
Holly Springs Baptist Church
Gilkey School
Mt View Baptist Church
White Oak Manor Rest Home
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
Grays Creek Baptist Church
West Point Baptist Church
Cove Creek Bbq & Grocery
Shiloh Baptist Church
Gilkey Service Center
Green Hill Baptist Church
Mountain Creek Baptist Church
Little White Country Church
Melvin Hill Church Brethren
Greens Nursing Home
Kistlers Chapel Methodist Ch
Welcome Home Baptist Church
King Groc Service Station
Piedmont Scout Reservation No 2
Green Hill Travel T P
Crossroads Cafe
Pauls Cafe
Cooper Springs Chc
Oak Ridge Baptist Church
Church Of Latterday Saints
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Logan M H P
Cleghorn Comm Wtr System
Greenriver Fish Camp
Holly Springs Sr Citizens Home
Bethlehem Center
Lamb Dri-Inn Gri/Gro
Sandy Springs Baptist Church
1 health-basedPiedmont Scout Reservation No 3
Gilkey Umc
Colonial Manor Health Care
Broad River Baptist Church
Countyline Citgo Ss
Restwell Home
Piedmont Scout Reservation No 1
Rock Springs Baptist Church
Colonial Manor Rest Home
1 health-basedGreens Grocery
Wilsons Groc & Serv Stat
Shingle Hollow Congregate Meal
Rutherford Co Animal Shelter
Cooks Restaurant
Greenhill Ser Sta
Lamb`S Grill
The Store
Horne Furniture
Fellowship Baptist Church
Brittain Presbyterian Church
New Hope United Methodist Ch
Green River Baptist Church
Meadowbrook Golf Course
Oak Springs Baptist Church
Mt Hebron Umc
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Rutherfordton (28139) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8.
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
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.