Water Quality in Forest City, NC (28720)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28720.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 13 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are9 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 65% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
138
Population
13
Water Systems
9
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)
Forest City, Town Of
All resolvedBroad River Water Authority
Chimney Rock State Park
Chimney Rock Park W02
Chimney Rock Camp
Church Of The Transfiguration
Hickory Nut Falls Family Cmpgd
The Rocking Leprechaun
Chimney Rock Village
All resolvedCorner Cafe
Chimney Rock Park
The Carter Lodge
Esmeralda Inn & Restaurant
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Forest City (28720) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.