Water Quality in Wilkesboro, NC (28697)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28697.
Active Health Violations
3 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 72% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
13,412
Population
57
Water Systems
13
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (57)
Wilkesboro, Town Of
West Wilkes Sanitary District
W Wilkes High School
Fairplains Elem School
Oakwood Grocery
Edgewood Bapt Ch
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Keowee Park
Smitheys Creek Park
Calvary Baptist Church
Pilgrim Bapt Ch
Country Squire
Boiling Springs Bapt Ch
Bethany Bapt Ch
Mt Pleasant Bapt Church
Bandits Roost Park Area A
Jack & Jill Daycare
Wilkes Skyline Marina
3 health-basedArbor Grove Meth Church
Bandits Roost Park Area B
Davis Mem Bapt Church
Ellers Texaco
Shumakers Exxon
Country Club Mhp
Shady Grove Bapt Ch
Bynums Grocery
Laurelwood Sunoco
Interflex Group-Carolina Plant
Warrior Creek Park Area F W-16
Warrior Creek Park Sites 1-21
Edgewood Market
Fort Hamby Park
Warrior Creek Park Area F W17
Bandit'S Roost #2 B-8
Marley`S Ford Park
Brooks Mhp
Dry Dock Marin Cp Ct
Warrior Creek Park Area E W-15
Warrior Creek Park Area C-2
Boomer Park Bp-9 Scott Dam
Warrior Creek Park Area D W-13
Blood Creek Overlook
Kerr Reservoir-Dam Site Park
Warrior Creek Park Area C W-14
Hardee`S Of Cashiers
Vulcan Materials Co
Lakeside Cafe
Kerr Reservoir-Maintenance Shp
Goshen Baptist Church
Clingman Pit Stop
Sharon Walker Baptist Church
Berry Mountain Park
Holbrook Motel
Mt Sinai Baptist Church
Jesus Life Worship Center
All resolvedParson`S Quick Stop
Fairview Baptist Church
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Wilkesboro (28697) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 13.
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.