Water Quality in Morganton, NC (28680)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28680.

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 2 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 43% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

6

Water Systems

3

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

Burke Co-George Hildebran

Purchased surface water 131 people served
0 violations

J And R Mhp

Purchased surface water 99 people served
0 violations

South Mountain Childrens Home

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Fonta Flora County Park

1 health-based
Groundwater 40 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

N C Outward Bound

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Foothills Regional Airport

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Morganton (28680) has more violations than 43% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 3.

Fewer violations 43th percentile More violations

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.

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.

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