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
Bakersville, Town Of
1 health-basedMitchell High School
Bakersville Motel
Bear Creek Baptist Church
Boyds Family Seafood
Mountain Holler Steak & Seafood
Buchanan Recreation Park
Hopson`S Store
Mine Creek Baptist Church
Tipton Hill Elementary School
Heaven Bound Church
Roan Mtn Missionary Baptist
1 health-basedCane Creek Fwb Church
The Fox Den
Spring Creek Baptist
All resolvedBuladean School
Mitchell Co Health Dept
Tipton Hill Clinic
Mitchell Co Senoir Citizen Ctr
Little Rock Creek Campground
Bonnie & Clyde`S Restaurant
Socari`S Restaurant
Camp Pleiades
Mountain Grill
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: 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.
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.