Water Quality in Lenoir, NC (28605)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28605.
Active Health Violations
2 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 74% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,883
Population
31
Water Systems
15
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (31)
Lenoir, City Of
1 health-basedLenoir City Of
Boone, Town Of
All resolvedCaldwell Co Water System-Se
All resolvedAppalachian State Univ Wtp
1 health-basedBlowing Rock, Town Of
All resolvedBlowing Rock Well - 2
Tweetsie Railroad Inc
Cone Park
Doughton Park--Campground
Buffalo Camp Rv Park
Blowing Rock Conference Center
Chetola Resort
Price Park Campground
Jeffress Park
All resolvedCook Tp
Morgan'S Mountain Retreat
Ansley Heights Water System
Mystery Hill
Westglow Spa
Poor Mountaineer
Timber Ridge
Blowing Rock Conf Ctr Gymnasium
Alpen Acres Motel
Bluff`S Lodge & Coffee Shop
Westglow Resort
Roaring River Chalets
Grandfather Country Store
Grandfather Motel
Appalachian Ski Mtn
All resolvedCumberland Knob Maintenance
All resolvedContaminants 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.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Lenoir (28605) has more violations than 74% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 15.
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.