Water Quality in Asheville, NC (28732)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28732.
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 14 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 74% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
19,279
Population
24
Water Systems
15
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)
Asheville City Of
1 health-basedHendersonville, City Of
All resolvedHendersonville City Of Wa Sys
Royal Steak House
Fletcher Academy Inc
All resolvedMarvin Floren Dds Pa
Log Cabin Rest
Pine Valley Mhp
Hoopers Creek Baptist Church
All resolvedEmmas Grove Baptist Church
Oak Forest Baptist Church
All resolvedKirkpatricks Tp
Oak Grove Baptist Church
Nesbitt`S Chapel United Methodist Ch
All resolvedBoren Brick-Drysdale Plant
Dawley Drive Trailer Park
Candor S/D
Carter'S Sunrise Mhp
Hidden Valley M H P
Thompson Mechanical
Park Ridge Medical Association
Breezy Acres S/D
Cane Creek Valley Farm
All resolvedForge Valley Baptist Church
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Asheville (28732) has more violations than 74% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 15.
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.
Whole House Carbon Filter
A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.
Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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.