Water Quality in Forest City, NC (28167)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28167.
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 9 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
2,253
Population
19
Water Systems
10
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)
Forest City, Town Of
All resolvedBroad River Water Authority
Marion, City Of
1 health-basedMontford Cove Bapt Church
Donna`S Grocery
Centennial Meth Ch
Piney Knob Baptist Church
Union Mills Pres Ch
Mtn View Family Camp Ground
Cane Creek Groc
Camp Creek Bapt Ch
Montford Cove Missionary Bapt
Hemlocks Rest Home
Cane Creek Baptist Church
All resolvedMt Pleasant Cme Church
Fork Creek Bap Ch
United World Mission
Cane Creek Mart
All resolvedRound Hill Baptist Church
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Forest City (28167) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.
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.