Water Quality in Waynesville, NC (28721)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28721.
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 91% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
10,698
Population
25
Water Systems
53
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (25)
Waynesville, Town Of
1 health-basedMaggie Valley Sanitary Dist
1 health-basedCanton Town Of
Canton, Town Of
Junaluska Sanitary District
1 health-basedClyde, Town Of
1 health-basedMidway Clinic & Lane
Ferguson Supply & Deli
All resolvedJames Chapel Ch
Fines Crk Mem Bapt Church
All resolvedOak Grove Baptist Church
Cove Mountain Mobile Home Park
Hurricane Ridge
All resolvedFines Creek Elem School
Panther Creek Baptist Church
Mount Soma Student Union
All resolvedCrabtree Baptist Church
All resolvedMount Soma Visitors Center
All resolvedThe Flats Of Spr Crk Miss Bapt
Old Thickety Ch Of C
Betwixt M H P
Rock Springs Bapt Church
Shelton Laurel Mission
Thickety Missionary Baptist
Walnut Point Campground
1 health-basedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Waynesville (28721) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 53.
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.