Water Quality in COLUMBUS, NC (28722)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28722.
24
Total Violations
1
Health-Based
23
Monitoring / Reporting
4
Resolved
What does this mean?
4 of 24 violations have been resolved. 1 is a health-based violation, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 23 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (24 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Feb 27, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Feb 27, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Feb 22, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Feb 22, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Feb 22, 2024 | Active | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(1)
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
2024(12)
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
How Does This Compare?
COLUMBUS (28722) has 24 recorded violations, including 1 health-based. 20 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
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.