Water Quality in Asheville, NC (28748)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28748.
Past Health-Based Violations
2 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 17 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 78% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
12,230
Population
16
Water Systems
19
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)
Asheville City Of
1 health-basedFrench Broad Rafting Co
Gossetts
Zion Hill Bapt Ch
Costa Farms
1 health-basedZion Hill Family Life Center
Newfound Baptist Church
Old Newfound Grocery
Georgetown Baptist Church/Fellowshiphall
Mountain View Mhp
Corinth Baptist Church
Red Oak Recovery
All God'S Children Cec
Costa Farms Housing
Georgetown Baptist Church
The Little Store
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Asheville (28748) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 19.
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.