Water Quality in Morganton, NC (28637)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28637.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 2 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 43% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

1,911

Population

21

Water Systems

3

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (21)

Morganton City Of

All resolved
Surface water 27,221 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Icard Township Water Corp

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 7,821 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Burke Co. Water-South

Purchased surface water 5,207 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Burke Co-Airport Rhodhiss

Purchased surface water 559 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hildebran Texaco

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Burke County Omara

Purchased surface water 350 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Drexel Heritage #43

Groundwater 310 people served
0 violations

Icard Inn

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Bills Amoco

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Hildebran American

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Mustang Oil

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Faith Bap Ch

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Riverwood S/D

Groundwater 121 people served
0 violations

Interstate Ser St

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Clays Tr Pk-3

Unknown 72 people served
0 violations

Canipes Comm Wa Sys

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Dietz Motor Lines

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Korner Kafe

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Rollins Park S/D

Groundwater 5 people served
0 violations

Burke Co-Music Mountain

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Burke Co-Mineral Springs

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Morganton (28637) has more violations than 43% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 3.

Fewer violations 43th 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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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