Water Quality in CHARLOTTE, NC (28209)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28209.
40
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
40
Monitoring / Reporting
30
Resolved
What does this mean?
30 of 40 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 40 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (40 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Active | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Active | N/A |
| E. COLI | Monitoring | 0 | N/A | Oct 14, 2023 | Active | Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations |
| E. COLI | Monitoring | 0 | N/A | Oct 14, 2023 | Active | Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(6)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
2023(17)
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Lead and Copper Rule
66
E. COLI
34
E. COLI
34
E. COLI
34
E. COLI
34
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Chlorine
27
Chlorine
27
Chlorine
27
Chlorine
27
Chlorine
27
How Does This Compare?
CHARLOTTE (28209) has 40 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 10 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
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.