Water Quality in Burgaw, NC (28425)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28425.
Past Health-Based Violations
19 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 17 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 87% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
11,380
Population
33
Water Systems
36
Violations (5yr)
19
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (33)
Pender County Utilities
12 health-basedBurgaw, Town Of
1 health-basedMaple Hill Water District
4 health-basedTopsail Middlehigh School
Rocky Point Elem School
Holt Hosiery Mills Inc
Dot-Brunswick Co Rest Area
Hampstead Pines
All resolvedWilliard Elem School
Jacksonville Lic Renew Ctr
Jordan`S Chapel Umc
Herrings Chapel
Pender Co Annex & Transfer Station
Bannermans Luncheon
Hampstead Crossing Shopping Ct
Old Topsail Middle School
Black River Health Center
Pender Co Library-Hampstead
Bensons Grill
Long Creek Migrant Facility
Holland`S Shelter Creek Inc
All resolvedBlands Place
Hampstead Kiwanis Park
Westview Methodist Church
Dot-Wilmington License Renewal
International Paper-Faison
Blueberry Hill Campground
International Paper-Burgaw
Dot-Us 421 Rest Area (Well)
Dot-Us 421 Rest Area (Spring)
Topsail Greens S/D
2 health-basedLong Creek Baptist Church
Topsail Senior Center
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Burgaw (28425) has more violations than 87% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 36.
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
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.