Water Quality in Hickory, NC (28650)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28650.
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 43 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 89% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
12,746
Population
49
Water Systems
44
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (49)
Hickory City Of
Lincoln County Wtp
1 health-basedNewton, City Of
All resolvedLincolnton, City Of
Conover, City Of
Maiden, Town Of
Crossroads Grill
Providence Road Baptist Ch
Mt Ruhama Baptist Church
Central Asphalt & Paving
Miss Millie'S Child Care Ctr
Mountain View Baptist Church
Mays Chapel Umc
Jodi Burger
Friendly Chapel Baptist
Jones Fish Camp
Carolina Mills-Abernathy Plant
Center View Baptist
Elite Events
Ivey Memorial Umc
Activa Church
St Paul`S Umc
Reds Exxon
Kings Grant S/D
Cedar Grove Baptist Church
Meadow Ridge Church
Lawings Chapel Baptist Church
Greenbriar Tp
Brookwood Dev Wtr System
Westview Mob Hm Pk
Brookwood Restr
The Fellowship Tabernacle
Handy Stop No 4
Country Market #9
Maple Valley Mob Hm
Fairview Market And Grill
J & L Cafe
Meat Processors Inc
United Christian Church
Pine Burr Gro & Meat
A B Hicks Gro
Dellingers Daycare
Springside Mob Hm
Super Food Mart
Mt Anderson Bapt Church
The Hub Restaurant
All resolvedSt Matthews United Church Of Christ
Catawba Valley Baptist Church
Fairview Baptist Church
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
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 (28650) has more violations than 89% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 44.
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.