Water Quality in Wilmington, NC (28401)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28401.
Past Health-Based Violations
12 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 10 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.
22,007
Population
97
Water Systems
22
Violations (5yr)
12
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (97)
Cfpua-Wilmington
Surface water 198,740 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Pender County Utilities
12 health-based Surface water 31,600 people served
17 violations (5yr)
· 12 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
The Cape Master System
All resolved Groundwater 11,587 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Cape Fear Utilities Inc
Groundwater 10,772 people served
0 violations
Oleander Drive-In Theatre
Groundwater 3,000 people served
0 violations
Laney-Trask Jr & Sr High Schls
Groundwater 2,600 people served
0 violations
Northchase S/D
Groundwater 1,800 people served
0 violations
College Grill
Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations
Wrightsboro Elem School
Groundwater 600 people served
0 violations
Zip Mart Castle Hayne Rd
Groundwater 600 people served
0 violations
Carolina Beach Golf Ctr
Groundwater 450 people served
0 violations
Rainbow Campgd
Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations
Wrightsboro Baptist Church
Groundwater 365 people served
0 violations
Ogden Elementary School
Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations
Hugh Mcrae Park
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Port Of Wilmington
All resolved Purchased surface water 280 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Porters Neck Center
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Myrtle Grove Baptist Church
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Sandpiper - Seafood House
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Port Of Morehead City
Purchased groundwater 174 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Pier 20 Seafood Restaurant
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Cp&L-Sutton Steam Plant
Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations
Crisp Mhp
Groundwater 112 people served
0 violations
New Hanover County Landfill
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
The Dug Out
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Nc Cooperative Ext Service
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Groten Nursing Home
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Sweetwater Landing
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Burger King No 7618
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Camillia Restaurant & Motel
Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations
Bowden Mhp
Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations
Masonboro Commons Shopping Ctr
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
S & G Mhp
Groundwater 72 people served
0 violations
Silver Lake Baptist Church
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Langley Trailer Park
Groundwater 68 people served
0 violations
Palms Mhp
Groundwater 66 people served
0 violations
Porters Neck Restaurant
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Oakcrest Mhp
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Paradise Mhct
Groundwater 56 people served
0 violations
Corbett Farm Labor Camp
Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations
Pbsre-Wlm, Llc
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
North Carolina Kenworth
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Carolina Beach Roadside Park
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Kenan Transport Co-New Hanover Co
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Roys Bait & Tackle Shop
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Winter Pk Ch Of Christ
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Davis Mhp
Groundwater 44 people served
0 violations
Basf Corporation
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Mastec
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
F & S Mhp
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Direct Service Sta
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Fleet Pride
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Perrys Texaco
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Conveniant Good Mart
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Myrtle Grove Adv Christ
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Blue Clay Rd Business Park
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Willetts Oil Co
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
7-11 Store
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Plantation Acres Cmpgd
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
D H Griffin
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Potters Fish Camp #2
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Jennys Lounge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Dixie Pig
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Southern Industrial Constructors
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Franciscos Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Junction Snack Bar
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wee Cove Nursery
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Galley Rest
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hanover Hghts Superette
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Full Moon Lounge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wrightsboro Centre
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Kona Kai Cmpgd
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Piners Amoco Stat
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wrightsville Family Care Home
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Johnsons Florist
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Pinnix M H Sales
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wil Calabash Kitchen
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Waltons Masonboro Grocery
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Clovers Grocery
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Snows Cut Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
The Stand
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Cape Fear Prof Ctr
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Stricklands Garage Surplus
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Riggs M H P
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Gray Gables
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Myrtle Grove Store
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Myr Gro 1st Brn Ch The Li
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ogden Restaurant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Smugglers Retreat Tavern
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Edwards Inc
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Melrose Mhp
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Ihm
Groundwater 0
0 violations
All-Spec Industries Inc
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Gfl
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Straightway Ministries Inc
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Invista
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Contaminants Found
TTHMHealth-Based
13 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
2 violations
All resolved
DalaponMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit3.8 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Wilmington (28401) has more violations than 80% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 22.
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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.
Activated Carbon Filter
Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.
Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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.