Water Quality in Bryson City, NC (28713)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28713.
Active Health Violations
14 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 98% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,425
Population
118
Water Systems
142
Violations (5yr)
14
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (118)
Bryson City Ice Co
Groundwater 10,000 people served
0 violations
Franklin, Town Of
2 health-based Surface water 9,650 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Highlands, Town Of
3 health-based Surface water 6,614 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Bryson City, Town Of
Surface water 4,395 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Ela Campground And Motel
Groundwater 480 people served
0 violations
West Swain Elem School
1 health-based Groundwater 450 people served
11 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
East Swain Elem School
1 health-based Groundwater 440 people served
46 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Nantahala Outdoor River Restau
Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations
Old Neighbors Fish Camp
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Alarka School
Groundwater 193 people served
0 violations
Rolling Thunder River Co
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Deep Creek Tube Center And Campground
Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations
Smokey Mt Campground
Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations
Greasy Branch Water Corp
Groundwater 102 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Bethabera Church
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Tsalis Trading Post
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Great Smokies Bait And Tackle
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Nantahala Outdoor Center
2 health-based Groundwater 100 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
Kirklands Creek Campground
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Paddle Inn Rafting
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
River Rock Grille
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Country Kitchen
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Coopers Creek Campground
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Whittier Elem School
Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations
Sdc Campground
Groundwater 84 people served
0 violations
Hidden Valley Cmpgd
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Endless River Adventures
All resolved Groundwater 75 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Mt Zion Baptist Church
All resolved Groundwater 75 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Cold Springs Baptist Church
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Bear Cove Assoc
Groundwater 66 people served
0 violations
Deep Creek Baptist Church
Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations
Almond Boat Park & Rv
All resolved Groundwater 64 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Moores Texaco
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Lakeview Lodge
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Sawyers Campgd
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Cardinal Coffee
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
The Bbq Shack
2 health-based Groundwater 50 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
Two Rivers Lodge
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Deep Creek Lodge Foodstand
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
River Right/Noc
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Friendly Truck Stop
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Wildwater Rafting Ltd
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Midway Missionary Bapt Church
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Walnut Grove Motel
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lloyds On The River
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Smith Mobile Home Park
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Hilltop Restaurant
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Alarka Church Of God
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Camp Watia
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Cheoah Valley Prop
Surface water 48 people served
0 violations
Cooper Tp (Ruth)
Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations
Mineral Springs Dev
Groundwater 46 people served
0 violations
Nantahala Outdoor--Flint Ridge
All resolved Groundwater 46 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Midway Missionary Baptist Church
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Falling Waters Resort (Lodge)
Groundwater 44 people served
0 violations
Big Nantahala Campground
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
East Alarka Baptist Church
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Country Girl'S Rv Park #2
All resolved Groundwater 40 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Maple Springs Baptist Church
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Mashburn`S
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Bimbos Auction
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Country Girl`S Rv Park
2 health-based Groundwater 40 people served
12 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
Swain West Bp
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Falling Waters Resort (Yurt)
Groundwater 39 people served
0 violations
Red Barn Tp
Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations
Church Of Christ
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Mt Carmel Baptist Church
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Camp Living Water - Gymnasium
All resolved Groundwater 35 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
True Gospel Baptist Church
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Camp Living Water
All resolved Groundwater 35 people served
13 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Victory Baptist Church & Day
Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations
Alarka Baptist Church
Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations
Lauada Grocery
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Ela Campground #@
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Mitchell Trailer Park
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Smoky Mtn Lakes Marine
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Gorgarama Park Restaurant
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Silvermine Baptist Church
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Thrifty Rafting
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Ela Heights
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Nc Highway Patrol Office
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Cross Patch Develop
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Jackson Line Baptist Church
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Rolling Hills Motel
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Hyatt Mhp
Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations
Ken-Mar #2
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Hyatt Creek Ser Station
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hemlock Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Deep Creek Lodge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
The Lodge At Nantahala River
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Hellards
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Nantahala Food Mart
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Antioch Baptist Church
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Swain/Qualla Safe Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Relia`S Garden
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ernestine Walkingstick Shelter
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
East Alarka Church Of God
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hettie Gross
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Cold Springs Country Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Camelot Campground
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Faye'S Restaurant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
New Life Assembly Of God
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Folkestone Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
P & J Campground
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Gorgeous Stays
Groundwater 25 people served
4 violations (5yr)
King Grocery
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Governors Island Baptist Ch
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Cooper Creek Campground
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Paddle Inn Camping
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Vfw Post 9281
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Lost Mine Campground
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Hellard`S East
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Holly Springs Baptist Church
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Pizza By The River
1 health-based Groundwater 0
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Hightower Baptist Church
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Icthus Ministries
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Sawmill Hill Baptist Church
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Mt Vernon Fwb Church
All resolved Groundwater 0
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
58 violations
Has active
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
8 violations
Has active
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
13 violations
Has active
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
8 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
5 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
4 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
3 violations
Has active
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4-DMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit3 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Bryson City (28713) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 142.
Fewer violations 98th 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
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.