Water Quality in Hickory, NC (28682)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28682.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 14 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are40 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 88% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,701
Population
14
Water Systems
40
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)
Hickory City Of
Newton, City Of
All resolvedConover, City Of
Duke Energy-Marshall Steam Station
Camp Joy
Weeks Food Inc
Life Of Victory Full Gospel Ch
Lawing Mhp
Hildebran Grocery
Terrell Bait & Tackle Shop
Terrell Country Store
Midway Restaurant
The Old Country Church
Rehobeth United Meth Church
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Hickory (28682) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 40, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.