Water Quality in Hickory, NC (28602)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28602.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 37 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are43 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 89% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
31,113
Population
37
Water Systems
43
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (37)
Hickory City Of
Morganton City Of
All resolvedNewton, City Of
All resolvedConover, City Of
Longview, Town Of
Brookford, Town Of
Pier Campground
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Mt Grove Baptist Church
Riverside Mhp
Subby`S Of Mtn View
Harvest Baptist Church
All resolvedUnity Missionary Bapt Church
Valley Haven
Fairbrook Clinic
New Covenant Church Of God
M & J Mhp
Ebenezer Meth Church
Green Acres S/D
Burns Grocery
Royal Chapel Ch Of God
Midway Bapt Church
Catholic Conference Center
Sullivan Trail Inn & Suites
All resolvedChurch Of The Nazarene
Eastwood Acres S/D
Harvest Of Souls Fellowship
Plateau United Meth Church
Melrose Place S/D
Wesley Chapel Umc
Community Baptist Church
Dickinson Service Center
Oak Knoll Mhp
Mountain View Bbq
J & W Pawn Shop
Faith Olive Bapt Ch
Camp Sain Pool & Rec
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Hickory (28602) has more violations than 89% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 43, 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.