Water Quality in Spruce Pine, NC (28705)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28705.

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 2 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 48% of US ZIP codes.

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

6,732

Population

25

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (25)

Spruce Pine, Town Of

Surface water 5,661 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bakersville, Town Of

1 health-based
Groundwater 725 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mitchell High School

Groundwater 700 people served
0 violations

Bakersville Motel

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Bear Creek Baptist Church

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Boyds Family Seafood

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Mountain Holler Steak & Seafood

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Buchanan Recreation Park

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Hopson`S Store

Groundwater 99 people served
0 violations

Mine Creek Baptist Church

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Tipton Hill Elementary School

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Heaven Bound Church

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Roan Mtn Missionary Baptist

1 health-based
Groundwater 60 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Cane Creek Fwb Church

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

The Fox Den

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Spring Creek Baptist

All resolved
Groundwater 45 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Buladean School

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Mitchell Co Health Dept

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Tipton Hill Clinic

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Mitchell Co Senoir Citizen Ctr

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Little Rock Creek Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bonnie & Clyde`S Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Socari`S Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Camp Pleiades

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mountain Grill

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Spruce Pine (28705) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.

Fewer violations 48th 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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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