Water Quality in Monroe, NC (28173)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28173.
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 22 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 80% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
65,274
Population
39
Water Systems
23
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (39)
Union County Water System
All resolvedMonroe, City Of
1 health-basedMonroe City
Waxhaw City
Waxhaw, Town Of
Jaars, Inc
Cane Creek Park-F.C.A.
New Lvng Word Discipleship & Worship Ctr
All resolvedWaxhaw Baptist Church
Mt Zion Baptist Church
Waxhaw Bible Church
All resolvedTirzah Presb Church
Andrew Jackson Memorial Church
Bethlehem Umc
Unity Ame Zion Ch
Bond'S Grove United Meth Ch
Cane Creek Park-G.C.A.
Immanuel Baptist Church
All resolvedWaxhaw Presbyterian Ch/Daycare
All resolvedFrontier Meats
Prospect Umc
Bethany Pres Church
Marvin United Meth Church
Gospel Way Church
Little Caesars
All resolvedMexico-Gardenas Museum
Cane Creek Bp
Mary Elizabeth Baptist Ch
Mt Pisgah Baptist Church
Grits Homecooking
Hermon Baptist Church
Furniture Factory Outlet World
Couick 'S Marine Supply
Little Caesars Pizza
All resolvedLittle Caesars
All resolvedCane Creek Park-D.U.A.
Walkersville Presbyterian Ch
Liberty Hill Baptist Church
Piney Grove Baptist Ch West
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Monroe (28173) has more violations than 80% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 23.
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.