Water Quality in Burgaw, NC (28478)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28478.

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.

5,017

Population

13

Water Systems

22

Violations (5yr)

12

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

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)

Penderlea Store

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Lea Acres Water Co Inc

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mills Quik Snaks

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Strickland`S Grill

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

J & M Gro & Grill

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

A B Foodmart

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Carrs Grill

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Shiloh Baptist Church

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Lyman Grill

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Figure 8 Harbour

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Keatheren Bapt Ch

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Willard Baptist Church

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
12 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
DalaponMonitoring
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?

Burgaw (28478) 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.

Fewer violations 80th 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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