Water Quality in Boone, NC (28684)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28684.

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 9 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,961

Population

6

Water Systems

10

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

Boone, Town Of

All resolved
Surface water 19,811 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Appalachian State Univ Wtp

1 health-based
Surface water 11,150 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Laurel Mountain Estates

All resolved
Groundwater 70 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Todd General Store

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Elk Knob State Park Visitor Office

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Faith Chapel Cccu

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

3 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Boone (28684) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.

Fewer violations 67th 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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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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