Water Quality in Morganton, NC (28657)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28657.
Active Health Violations
5 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 84% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,188
Population
62
Water Systems
28
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (62)
Morganton City Of
All resolvedMarion, City Of
1 health-basedNewland, Town Of
1 health-basedAvery County High School
Welcome Home Bapt Ch
Avery County Middle School
Time Square Motel & Restaurant
Mtn Glen Golf Club
Trw Irc Resistors
Oak Grove Baptist Church
Riverside Elem School
1 health-basedMtn. River Family Campground
Henson Creek Baptist Church
Temple Baptist Church
Stamey Town Bapt Church
Aaron Baptist Church
Victory Baptist Church
Doc-Avery Correctional Unit
Minneapolis Baptist Church
Beech Mountain Elem School
Doc-Blue Ridge Youth Cntr No 3950
Jonas Ridge Rest Home
1 health-basedPleasant Hill Bapt Church
All resolvedWalnut Grove Presbyterian Ch
B H Corpening Training Center
The Heritage Of Sugar Mountain
1 health-basedAltamont Methodist Church
Jonas Ridge Un Meth
Mill Meadows Cpgd
Pineola Mart
All resolvedSpear Country Store & Restaurant
Camp Lutherock - Founder'S Lodge
All resolvedCamp Lutherock Bathhouse
All resolvedMt Pleasant Bapt Church
Belview Baptist Church
E E Barrier Grocery
Powder Mill Baptist Church
Mt View Fwb Ch
Midway Holiness Church
Camp Lutherock - Moretz Cabin
All resolvedWhite`S Memorial Bapt Church
Squirrel Creek Fish Camp
Holdman Trailer Court
Ervin Groceries & Serv Stat
Kwik Jax
Country Store & Serv Stat
E & W Service Stat
Sluders Floral
Vance Memorial Ch
Bro General Merch & Stat
Owen Exxon
Mike Inc
Southern Bell Co
Braswell & Son Serv Stat
Combs Package Store
Turbyfill Store & Serv Stat
Hayes Rest Home
Little Kitchen Rest
Lindsey Dental Office
Gingercare Hgts
Pineola Bapt Church
Christian Church Of Newland
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Monitoring for chemicals formed during water treatment disinfection.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Morganton (28657) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 28.
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.