Water Quality in Kinston, NC (28538)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28538.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 7 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are5 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 53% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,989
Population
7
Water Systems
5
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)
Kinston, City Of
All resolvedNorth Lenoir Water Corp
All resolvedDeep Run Water Corporation
Greene Co Regional Water Syst
Hookerton, Town Of
All resolvedEdgewood Sub
Britthaven Of Lagrange
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Kinston (28538) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.