Water Quality in Wilmington, NC (28411)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28411.

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 8 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 79% of US ZIP codes.

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

37,233

Population

25

Water Systems

20

Violations (5yr)

12

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (25)

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

Scott`S Hill Baptist Ch-Front

Groundwater 1,600 people served
0 violations

Scott`S Hill Baptist Church

Groundwater 600 people served
0 violations

C N Davis Nursing Home

Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations

Wesleyan Chapel Umc

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Scott`S Hill Baptist Ch-Rec

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Lutheran Ch Of Reconciliation

Groundwater 240 people served
0 violations

Jones` Fish Camp

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Oleander Bay Business Center

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Champions At Porters Neck

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Marsh Oaks S/D

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Scotts Hill Grill

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Hampstead Village Shopping Ctr

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Jones Seafood House

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Go Store It #46

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Monkey Barz

All resolved
Groundwater 30 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Poplar Grove Plantation

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Charleston Place

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

South Oaks Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Krs Real Estate

Groundwater 0
0 violations

24 Fit

Groundwater 0
0 violations

J Michael`S Philly Deli

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
12 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
DalaponMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3.8 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Wilmington (28411) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 20.

Fewer violations 79th 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.

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.

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