Water Quality in Salisbury, NC (28144)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28144.
Active Health Violations
9 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 90% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
27,977
Population
167
Water Systems
50
Violations (5yr)
9
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (167)
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
Rowan Co Fair Grounds
Groundwater 15,000 people served
0 violations
China Grove, Town Of
Purchased surface water 4,895 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 15 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)
Rowan County Water System
Purchased surface water 2,900 people served
0 violations
Rockwell, Town Of
Groundwater 2,125 people served
0 violations
Rowan Cty Dog Pound
Groundwater 2,000 people served
0 violations
East Spencer, Town Of
Purchased surface water 1,550 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
West Rowan High School
Groundwater 1,300 people served
0 violations
Ramblers Rest Motel
Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations
North Carolina Finishing Co
Surface water 975 people served
0 violations
Millbridge Elem School
1 health-based Groundwater 762 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Knollwood Elem School
1 health-based Groundwater 750 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
South Rowan Hi School
Groundwater 700 people served
0 violations
I-85 Rest Area South
Groundwater 600 people served
0 violations
I-85 Rest Area North
Groundwater 600 people served
0 violations
Morgan Elementary School
1 health-based Groundwater 539 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Union Tire Station
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Northeast Rowan County Water System
1 health-based Purchased surface water 471 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Hurley Elem School
Groundwater 467 people served
0 violations
North Hills Christian School
Groundwater 450 people served
0 violations
E Rowan Hi School
Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations
Bostian Elem School
1 health-based Groundwater 391 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Mt Ulla Elem School
1 health-based Groundwater 370 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Erwin Jr Hi School
Groundwater 362 people served
0 violations
Rowan Co School Bus Garage
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Calvary Bapt Church
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Thyatira Presbyterian Church
All resolved Groundwater 250 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
White Packing Co
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Bonds Barbecue
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Wink'S S&W Fish Camp
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Blue Goose
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
B&K Roller Rink
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Parkdale Mills-Rowan Branch
Groundwater 170 people served
0 violations
Chanticleer Restaurant
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Franklin Baptist Church
Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations
Adj2-Eastbrook Housing Dvlpmnt
Groundwater 135 people served
0 violations
Circle Drive Mh Village
Groundwater 128 people served
0 violations
Foreman Water System
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Lake Alpine Inc
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
New Hope A M E Zion Church
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Miracle Village Mobile Home Pk
Groundwater 116 people served
0 violations
Morlan Park
Groundwater 105 people served
0 violations
Kingdom Hall Jehovah Withness
Groundwater 105 people served
0 violations
Bringles Abattoir
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Macke Vending Co
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Dan Nicholas Park-Nature
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Ellis Park
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Jerry Amaco
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Rowan County Airport
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Thunderbird Corporation
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Happy Lake Snack Bar
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Rudys Place
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
National Guard Armory
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Wickes Lumber
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Apple Lane Mh Court
Groundwater 97 people served
0 violations
Williams Shady Mhp
Groundwater 94 people served
0 violations
Sloan Lake Community Church
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Dunnsview Estates Mhp
Groundwater 86 people served
0 violations
Rowan Christian Daycare
Groundwater 84 people served
0 violations
Woodland Hills Subdivision
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Salisbury C S & Bc
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
St Lukes Baptist Church
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Red Pig Drive In
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Gwaltney Of Smithfield
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Mount Tabor Umc
Groundwater 70 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Bethel Lutheran Church
Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations
Highland Tp
Groundwater 64 people served
0 violations
Circle Drive Mob Village Sec A
Groundwater 63 people served
0 violations
Midway Mh Court
Groundwater 62 people served
0 violations
Macedonia Baptist Church
Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations
Custom Glass Products
Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations
Medinger Mhp
Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations
The Mfg Co
Groundwater 53 people served
0 violations
Spry Tp
Groundwater 52 people served
0 violations
Yadkin Baptist Church
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Hendrix Barbecue
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Padsett'S Auto Service
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Zimmerman Shuping Grocery
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Phillips 66 Damon'S Quick Stop
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Dan Nicholas Park-Girl Scouts
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
S Salisbury Fire Dept
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Smiths Rest Home
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Hall'S Trailer Park
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Northgate Church
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Frankies Chicken Shack
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lake Alpine Daycare
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
South Salisbury Vfd
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Glenn Ray Heights S/D
Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations
Riverwood Hills
Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations
Blenheim Apartments
Groundwater 46 people served
0 violations
Goodman Ws- Fairview Heights
Groundwater 46 people served
0 violations
Gerocks Grocery
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Comfort Contractors
Groundwater 38 people served
0 violations
O K Corral Daycare
Groundwater 38 people served
0 violations
Nursery Rhyme Child Dev Center
Groundwater 37 people served
0 violations
Ver-Len Tr Pk
Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations
United Spinning Corp
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Millers Ferry Vfd
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Andy J Daycare
Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations
Toni Leigh Trailer Park
Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations
Rowan Co School Bus Garage
Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations
Union Vol Fire Dept
Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations
Rowan Co Rescue Sq
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Castor Thompson Gro
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
X-Cell Tire Co
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Sandy Rdg Terr Ap
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Little Acres
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Frank Corriher Ha Ho
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Furniture House Of Nc
Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations
Wsat Radio Station
Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations
Macke Vending Co
Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations
Dunns Mountain Park
All resolved Groundwater 28 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Sandy'S One Stop
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Macs Alignment
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Carolina Rose Campground #3
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Rowan County Dog Pound
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sandy Ridge Ter
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sprinkle Texaco Sta
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Alan Circle T P
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Powlas Abattoir
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Abex Corporation
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Morgan'S Trailer Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sloan Park No 1
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Trailer Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Rea Cons
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Browns Tp
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Park A Home Tra Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Indian River Fruit Co
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Phejs
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sloan Park #4
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Woodleaf Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Barringer M H Pk
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hidden Valley
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sloan Park-Well No 3
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Carolina Rose Campground #2
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Msi Manuf Sys
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Trailer Park Yost Rd
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Younts Park & Shop
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Dan Nicholas Park-Picnic Area
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Trexler Car Salvage
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Gem Chair Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Spencer Mobile Homes
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Tarheel Trans Hold Bros
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wilson Const Co
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Fina I-85
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ellis Crossroad Grocery
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Providence Ame Zion Ch
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Rico Tile & Marble
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sandy Ridge Ter
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Emmanuel Pentecostal Church
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Tino Tile & Marble Company
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Rusher Oil Company
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Eastway M H P
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Dan Nicholas Park-Campground
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Carolina Rose Campground #4
1 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Army Aviation Support Facility
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sandy Ridge Ter I
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Woodberry Inn
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Oliver Walker
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Cross Roads Grocery
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Carolina Rose Campground #1
1 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Martin Marrita Aggr
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Mobile Manor Mhp
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Innospec Performance Chemicals
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Woodleaf Elem School
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
27 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
10 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
5 violations
Has active
CARBON, TOTALHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
4 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit0 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Salisbury (28144) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 50.
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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.