Water Quality in Cashiers, NC (28717)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28717.
Past Health-Based Violations
1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 7 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 62% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,265
Population
54
Water Systems
8
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (54)
Whiteside Brewing Company
Cashiers Spinx #303
Mountain Top Golf & Lake Club
1 health-basedCashiers Umc
Cashiers Mountain Market
Silver Run Wa Plt
Cashiers Bapt Ch
Cornucopia Gourmet
High Hampton Inn
Cedar Creek Woods
All resolvedCashiers Valley Pharmacy
Yellow Mtn Bapt Ch
Chattooga Club
All resolvedCrossroads Commercial Area
All resolvedSilver Slip
All resolvedSpring Forest S/D
Cobbs Of Cashiers
Pine Grove Worship Center
Cashiers Hdwe
2mac, Llc Building
Granny`S Country Kitchen
Landmark Center
Cashiers Farmers Market
Four Sisters
Cashiers Church Of God
Cedar Creek Woods
The Hampton Spa
Zachary'S Gap Association
Cottage Inn
Kellwood Company
The Hampton School (New)
The Forrest
Whitewater Ridge
Laurel Lake
The Wells Hotel
All resolvedWhistle Stop Restaurant
Hitchin Post
Fountainhead Water Co
Mountain Top Lake Club
Kozy Cottage
Stewart`S Texaco
Village Restaurant
Chopping Block
The Village Grill
The School House
Lightwater Grille
Tommy'S Restaurant
Olive Oils Pizza
Cashiers Commons
All resolvedMegan`S Market
Yesterday'S Ltd
Winslow`S
Town And Country General Store
The Ch Of Good Shepherd Episcopal
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Cashiers (28717) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8.
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
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.