Water Quality in Canton, NC (28716)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28716.
Active Health Violations
5 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 88% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
16,863
Population
75
Water Systems
38
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (75)
Waynesville, Town Of
1 health-basedMaggie Valley Sanitary Dist
1 health-basedCanton Town Of
Canton, Town Of
Pisgah Inn Restaurant & Inn
Camp Daniel Boone-Bsa
Cruso Community Center
Crestview Baptist Church
Caney Fork General Store
Bobs Gulf
Cold Mountain Market
All resolvedBurnette Cove Bapt Ch
Riverside Campground
Worley Cove Community
Single Stop #5
All resolvedJukebox Junction Soda Shoppe
All resolvedDutch Cove Baptist Church
Morning Star Elementary School
Sonoma Masonic Lodge
Mt Zion Baptist Church
All resolvedBethel Baptist Church - Old Sanctuary
Bethel Baptist Church - New Sanctuary
Lake Logan Episcopal Center
Welcome Hill Baptist Ch
Mountain View Church Of God
All resolvedGrandma`S Country Kitchen
Mountain Shadows Campground
East Fork Baptist Church
All resolvedAaa Green Acres Mhp
Springhill Baptist Church
Plains United Methodist Church
Anton Chevy
Laurel Park Mhp
Full Gospel Tabernacle Church
Brookside Development
Meadow Grove Baptist Church
All resolvedPigeon Valley Rest Home
Camp Daniel Boone-Arrowhead Camp
Pisgah Camping Club
Fines Crk Meth Ch
Sellars Place
Center Pigeon Dairy
Denvers Hiway Ser
Victory Freewill Bap
Johnsons Groc
Corbins Rest
Cruso United Methodist Church
Lamplighter Mhp
1 health-basedPowells Exxon
H & B Res
Cruso Gro
Lake Jane Mhp
Westmoreland Mhp
Sunny Point Baptist Church
Riverhouse Rv Resort And Campground
1 health-basedBethel Event Center
Dee'S Kitchen
Lakeview Landing Ii
Sourwood Grille/Royal Oaks
Rockwood Methodist Church
All resolvedHeritage Cove Cabins
Longs Umc
Denver`S Mhp #1
Long Branch Missionary Bapt
Suncrest Mhp #2
Pisgah Fwb Church
Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campgrd
1 health-basedBethel Grocery
Harmony Grove Baptist Ch
All resolvedDenver`S Mhp No 2
All resolvedLaurel Bank Campground
Laurel Grove Baptist Church
Burnette Siding Baptist Ch
Camp Hope
El Pobre Restaurant
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Canton (28716) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 38.
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.