Water Quality in Waynesville, NC (28743)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28743.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 18 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 79% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

2,211

Population

25

Water Systems

21

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (25)

Waynesville, Town Of

1 health-based
Surface water 19,758 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Maggie Valley Sanitary Dist

1 health-based
Surface water 9,629 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Canton Town Of

Surface water 8,000 people served
0 violations

Canton, Town Of

Surface water 7,850 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

French Broad Rafting Co

Groundwater 6,000 people served
0 violations

Hot Springs, Town Of

All resolved
Groundwater 887 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Spring Creek School

Groundwater 117 people served
0 violations

Doggett Mtn Lodge

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Meadow Fork Comm Store & Cmpgr

Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations

Justice Grocery

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Liberty Missionary Baptist Ch

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Fairview Water Assoc

1 health-based
Groundwater 59 people served
10 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Trust General Store And Cafe

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Fugate Baptist Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Antioch Methodist Church

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Tennelina Church Of God

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Fairview Meth Ch

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Lusk Chapel Baptist Church

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Salt & Light Community

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Little Creek Mtn Mission

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Bethel Christ Flwshp

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Salvation Army-Sleepy Valley

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Maynard Grocery

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Spring Creek Trout Farm

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Hollyview S/D

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Waynesville (28743) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 21.

Fewer violations 79th percentile More violations

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.

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