Water Quality in Morganton, NC (28655)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28655.
Active Health Violations
4 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 82% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
55,100
Population
83
Water Systems
26
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (83)
Morganton City Of
All resolvedLenoir, City Of
1 health-basedLenoir City Of
Morganton City Of
Caldwell Co Water System-Se
All resolvedMarion, City Of
1 health-basedBroughton Hospital
Oak Hill Corp
Morganton - Henry #3
Burke Caldwell
Burkemount Bapt Ch
Nc School For The Deaf
George Hildebran School
Minit Mart
Drexel Her Furniture Plant #1
Church Of Jesus Christ Lds_4092129
Steel Creek Park
1 health-basedValdese General Hosp
Catawba Valley Ch
Rainbow Inn Rest
Optomist Park
The Fabric Shop
Snow Hill Methodist
Perkins Store
The Cubbard #3
Lowes Hardware
Mt Olive Bapt Ch
Von Perry Ser Sta
Gate Station
Oak Hill Water Corp
Meadowbrook Village
Walker Mhp
Hartland Miss Meth
Reese Groc
Johns River Sunoco
Bicentennial Grill
Club 18
Chambers Chapel Ch
Quaker Meadows Golf Club
Grandview Baptist Ch
Antioch Baptist Church
Flacks Texaco
64 Truck Stop
Walkers Chapel Baptist Ch
Bridgewater Presb Ch
Wayside Mhp
Horseshoe Bend Campground
All resolvedCorpening Chapel
Burris M Bender
Monticello Mhp
Houk Tp
Galaxy Park
Pleasant Grove Baptist Ch
The Plateau Rest
Noggles Ser St
Brown Mtn Baptist Church
G S Holland Gro
Waters Store
White Pines Mhp
1 health-basedPollard Tp
Mountain Grove Umc
Walker Mhp
Mtn View Baptist Church No 1
Roy Powell Tp
Browns T P
Hallyburton Mhp
Arney`S Chapel Umc
River Valley Baptist Church
Clark Mobile Home Pk Ii
Clark Mhp 1
Silver Creek Baptist Church
Bridgewater Wood Yd
Mt Park Water Co-Op
Dula Mhp
Raronrus Mhp
Burke Veneers
Shady Grove Baptist Church
Carswell Memorial Baptist Ch
Silver Crk Sda Sch
Station`S Inn
Mimosa Fishing Club
Tablerock Snack Bar
Linville Shores Campground
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.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Morganton (28655) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 26.
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
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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.