Water Quality in Hickory, NC (28673)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28673.
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 47 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 90% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
6,874
Population
79
Water Systems
48
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (79)
Hickory City Of
Surface water 75,654 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Lincoln County Wtp
1 health-based Surface water 49,693 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Newton, City Of
All resolved Surface water 18,407 people served
40 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Lincolnton, City Of
Surface water 15,839 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Conover, City Of
Purchased surface water 15,347 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Heathers S/D
Groundwater 750 people served
0 violations
Sherrills Ford Elem School
Groundwater 700 people served
0 violations
Lakemont Park
Groundwater 544 people served
0 violations
Wexford S/D I
Groundwater 497 people served
0 violations
Brantley Oaks S/D
Groundwater 391 people served
0 violations
Shelton S/D
Groundwater 324 people served
0 violations
Autumn Chase
Purchased surface water 300 people served
0 violations
Lineberger`S Cattle Company
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Landen Meadows
Groundwater 280 people served
0 violations
Greenbriar Of Matthews
Groundwater 279 people served
0 violations
Town & Country Woods
Groundwater 217 people served
0 violations
Fairfield Acres
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Brighton On Matthews
Groundwater 173 people served
0 violations
Camp Dogwood
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
The General Store
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Drums Family Campground
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Charleston Park
Purchased surface water 150 people served
0 violations
Lake Norman Motel
Groundwater 144 people served
0 violations
Sherrills Ford Presbyterian Ch
Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations
Clearview Acres
Groundwater 126 people served
0 violations
Pinecrest Park Development
Groundwater 126 people served
0 violations
White Rock S/D
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Meadowview S/D
Groundwater 116 people served
0 violations
Mcbride Heights Water System
Groundwater 104 people served
0 violations
Bethlehem S/D
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
The Colony Water System
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
South Hall S/D
Groundwater 94 people served
0 violations
Westview Acres
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Timber Ridge S/D
Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations
Southwood Park -- Section Iii
Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations
Hopewell Methodist Church
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Kentwood Subdivision
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Lakeview Restr
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Children'S Village Preschool
Groundwater 67 people served
0 violations
Hillsdale S/D
Groundwater 64 people served
0 violations
Shook Springs Wtr Sys
Groundwater 63 people served
0 violations
Mcilwaine Acres
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Elmwood S/D
Groundwater 56 people served
0 violations
Holly Hills S/D
Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations
Sherrills Ford Branch Library
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Craigs Market
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Sunny Acres I
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Smyrna United Ch Of Christ
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Mt Creek Tavern
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Cloverdale S/D
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Horseshoe Acre
Groundwater 47 people served
0 violations
Brown Ferry S/D
Groundwater 44 people served
0 violations
Mott`S Grove Umc
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Olde Creek S/D
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Stutts Duplexes
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Mountain Creek Marina
All resolved Groundwater 30 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Landings Condominiums
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Lakeside Gro & Ser
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Landen At South Point
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Bolicks Serv Sta
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Harbor Lights Market
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
The Landing
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lowes Shopping Center
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
New Prospect Baptist Church
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Cross Creek S/D
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
The Boat Rack Marina Inc.
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Highlander Hills S/D
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Cva
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mt Creek Tavern
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
The Boat Rack Showroom Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mountain Creek Marina
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Starbrook Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ward Heights Water System
Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations
Freedom Acres
Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations
Rock Bridge Hts Water System
Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations
Hickory Woods Water System
Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations
Mt Beulah Umc
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Horsefeathers Roadhouse
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Terrell Baptist Church Inc
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Contaminants Found
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
5 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit0 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Hickory (28673) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 48.
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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
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