Water Quality in N Wilkesboro, NC (28659)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28659.
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 85% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
21,422
Population
54
Water Systems
31
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (54)
N Wilkesboro Spd-Way
Mulberry-Fairplains Wtr Assoc
1 health-basedDot-Surry Co I77 Ra Sbl
North Wilkesboro, Town Of
Broadway Water Association
East Wilkes High School
Fishing Creek Bapt Ch
Dairy Queen
Dot-Us 421 Deep Gap Ra
Liberty Grove Bapt Ch
C B Eller Elem School
Haymeadow Baptist Ch
Ronda-Clingman Elem School
Dehart Baptist Ch
Pine View Baptist Ch
Dot-Surry Co I-77 Weigh St Sbl
Dot-Surry Co I-77 Weigh St Nbl
All resolvedC C Wright Elem School
Boomer-Ferguson Elem School
Dot-Iredell-Yadkin I77 Ra(Nbl)
Byrd`S Mhp
The Country Peddler
Dot-Avery Co Ra Us221 Grdf Mtn
Cameron Ridge Treatment Center
1 health-basedTraphill Elem School
Broc Helton Head Start
Stoney Knoll Day School
Brooks Crossroads Mhp
Mulberry Texaco
Thomas Serv Station
Dot-Mt Airy License Renewal
Gunter Hills Headstart Daycare
Dot-Blowing Rock Ra Us 221 W
1 health-basedLovette Company,Inc
Bumgarners Texaco
Dot-Smethport Maint Yard
All resolvedMt Carmel Baptist Church
Sunny Italy Restaurant
Union Grove Baptist Church
Burkes Grocery
Tom Mathis Groc & Serv
Chestnut Grove Baptist Church
Lewis Baptist Church
Mathis Brothers Sunoco
Carolina Cafe
Robert Handy Camping Center
Austin Community Center
1 health-basedAntioch Baptist Church
Grace Baptist Church
Mt Pisgah Baptist Church
Dot-Boone Maint Yard
All resolvedYadkin Co I-77 Ra Nbl
Dot-Iredell-Yadkin I-77 Ra Sbl
Hunting Creek Baptist Church
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
N Wilkesboro (28659) has more violations than 85% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 31.
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.