Water Quality in Columbus, NC (28722)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28722.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation 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 70% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
6,086
Population
22
Water Systems
12
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (22)
Columbus Town Of
1 health-basedPolk County Water Department
Polk Central School
Green Creek School
Foothills Community Chapel
Mill Spring School
Sunnyview Elem School
Mill Spring First Bap Church
Midway Baptist Church
Faith Baptist Church
Silver Creek Baptist Ch
Giardini`S
Beneficial Foods
Faith Temple Baptist Church
Union Grove Baptist Church
Col 7 Day Adv Sch Ch
Green Creek Ser Station
Head Memorial Clinic
Waldrop Gro.
Hickory Grv--Pacolet Hill Ctr
Pacolet Hills Baptist Church
Hickory Grove Baptist Church
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
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?
Columbus (28722) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12.
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.