Water Quality in Asheville, NC (28709)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28709.
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 3 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 53% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
2,260
Population
23
Water Systems
5
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (23)
Asheville City Of
1 health-basedBrownwood Mhp
Mountain Terrace Mhp
Lakeview Mhp
Ideal Grocery
Navitat Canopy Adventures
1 health-basedCarsons Exxon
Raceway Foodmart No 5
Barnardsville United Methodist
Barnardsville Free Will Baptis
Wheelers Grocery
Chestnut Grove Bapt Ch
Big Ivy Com Development C
Carson Chapel Bapt Fellowship Hall
Carson Chapel Baptist Church
Dillingham Presbyterian Church
All resolvedGraggy Gardens Picnic Area
Paint Fork Miss
Paint Fork Fwb Ch
Barnardsville Church Of God
North Black Mtn Miss Bapt Ch
Sheena`S Restaurant
Barnardsville Fwb Church
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Asheville (28709) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5.
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.