Water Quality in Boone, NC (28692)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28692.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 22 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.

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

4,367

Population

21

Water Systems

24

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (21)

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)

Bethel Bapt Ch

Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations

Vanderpool Campground Inc.

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Some Place Special Daycare

Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations

Valley Grocery Grill

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Frontier Village I (Well 1)

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Wildflower (Well 1)

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Carolina Pizza Co

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Frontier Village I (Well 2)

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Skate World

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Frontier Village Ii (Well 1)

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

B & B Mini Mart No 3

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Frontier Village Ii (Well 2)

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

B & B Mini Mart No 5

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Frontier Village I (Well 4)

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Frontier Village Iii

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Brushy Fork Baptist Church

1 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Mary`S Kitchen

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
9 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Henson Chapel Umc

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Frontier Village Iii-Well 2

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

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

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

2 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Boone (28692) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 24.

Fewer violations 81th 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

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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