Water Quality in Lumberton, NC (28364)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28364.

Past Health-Based Violations

6 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 8 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 73% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

12,819

Population

52

Water Systems

14

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (52)

Robeson County Water System

Groundwater 65,303 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hoke Co Regional Water System

1 health-based
Groundwater 36,640 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lumberton, City Of

1 health-based
Surface water 24,460 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Laurinburg, City Of

Groundwater 18,288 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hoke Co Regional--Rockfish

All resolved
Purchased surface water 13,378 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Robeson County Proctorville

Purchased surface water 7,889 people served
0 violations

Maxton, Town Of

4 health-based
Groundwater 2,598 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 4 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 3029 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Robeson Co--St Pauls Area

Groundwater 2,418 people served
0 violations

Robeson Co--Littlefield Area

Groundwater 1,736 people served
0 violations

Robeson Co--Lumberton Area

Purchased surface water 1,312 people served
0 violations

Prospect School

Groundwater 1,110 people served
0 violations

Laurinburg-Maxton Airport

All resolved
Groundwater 1,049 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 14 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Robeson County/Parkton Area

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

University Sportswear

Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations

Oxendine Elem School

Groundwater 339 people served
0 violations

Bear Swamp Baptist Church

Groundwater 325 people served
0 violations

Cherokee Methodist Church

Groundwater 275 people served
0 violations

Stedman Corp

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Preston Gospel Chapel Church

Groundwater 240 people served
0 violations

Marietta Elem School

Groundwater 170 people served
0 violations

New Prospect Methodist Church

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Mt Hebron Church

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Shady Grove Hol Ch

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Piney Grove Methodist Church

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

White Hill Free Will Bapt Ch

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Antioch Subd

Groundwater 105 people served
0 violations

Smithtown Church Of God

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Mt Zion Methodist Church

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Sandy Grove Baptist Church

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Center Presby Church

Groundwater 95 people served
0 violations

Midway Presby Church

Groundwater 95 people served
0 violations

Leggett & Platt Inc

Groundwater 76 people served
0 violations

Kraft Converters

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Lumbee Shopping Center

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Union Light Baptist Church

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Shoe Heel M H P

Groundwater 69 people served
0 violations

Sandy Grove Holiness Church

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Paramount Paper Company

Groundwater 52 people served
0 violations

Shiloh Methodist Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Annie Bells Cafe

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Community Holiness Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Blues Bar-B-Que

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Cox Furniture Co

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Kiddieworld Nursery & Playsch

Groundwater 44 people served
0 violations

Mt Moriah Baptist Church

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Zion Hill Ame Church

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Shady Grove Baptist Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Shoeheel Holiness Meth Ch

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Prospect Abattoir

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Lees Mhp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Evans Crossroads Fire Dept.

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mt Olive Missionary Bapt Ch

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Health-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
8 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
3029 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Lumberton (28364) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.

Fewer violations 73th percentile More violations

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.

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