Water Quality in Elkin, NC (28621)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28621.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 34 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are8 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 62% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
9,403
Population
34
Water Systems
8
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (34)
Elkin, Town Of
G & B Food Mart (Exxon)
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
All resolvedDemarkos Pizza
G & B Food Mart No 210
Elkin Municipal Airport
Weyerhaeuser Nr Company (Surry Co)
Maple Hill Grocery
Ecmd Incorporated
The Junction
Mvp Group International
All resolvedDot-Highway Patrol Station
Wayne Poultry--Hatchery
Wayne Poultry Feed Mill
Shaffner Mhp
Country Side Golf Course
Friendship Baptist Church
Carol`S Restaurant
Friendship Union 76 & Grill
Salem Fork Baptist Church
All resolvedAustin Full Gospel Fellowship
Ben Brendle Grocery
Benham Baptist Church
Friendship Speedway
Cool Springs Baptist Church
Union Cross Baptist Church
Knobbs Baptist Church
Little Elkin Baptist Church
286 Grill
Gum Orchard Baptist Church
All resolvedLittle Richmond Baptist Church
Thanks To Calvary Baptist Ch
Bessies Chapel Baptist Church
Alexe'S Grill And Ice Cream
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Elkin (28621) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8, 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.