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-basedMaggie Valley Sanitary Dist
1 health-basedCanton Town Of
Canton, Town Of
French Broad Rafting Co
Hot Springs, Town Of
All resolvedSpring Creek School
Doggett Mtn Lodge
Meadow Fork Comm Store & Cmpgr
Justice Grocery
Liberty Missionary Baptist Ch
All resolvedFairview Water Assoc
1 health-basedTrust General Store And Cafe
Fugate Baptist Church
Antioch Methodist Church
Tennelina Church Of God
Fairview Meth Ch
Lusk Chapel Baptist Church
Salt & Light Community
Little Creek Mtn Mission
Bethel Christ Flwshp
Salvation Army-Sleepy Valley
Maynard Grocery
Spring Creek Trout Farm
Hollyview S/D
Contaminants 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.
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: 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.
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.