Water Quality in Waynesville, NC (28751)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28751.

Past Health-Based Violations

4 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 13 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 76% of US ZIP codes.

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

4,159

Population

76

Water Systems

17

Violations (5yr)

4

Health-Based

Location

Loading map...

Water Systems Serving This Area (76)

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)

Cataloochee Ski Area

All resolved
Groundwater 500 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Smoky Mtn Retreat-Eagle`S Nest

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 422 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Wild Acres Sd

Surface water 320 people served
0 violations

Smoki-Burger Drive In

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Teagues Superette & Campground

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Maggie School

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Victory Bapt Ch

Groundwater 105 people served
0 violations

Plotts Restaurant

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Soco Gardens

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Hasty Hide-Away Motel & Camp

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Pressleys Mtl/Rest

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Riverlet Mtl & Rest

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Midway Restaurant

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Joeys Pancake House

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Cataloochee Ranch

1 health-based
Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Teague Campground

Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations

Alfredas Rest

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Springlake Estates

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Cataloochee Sheep Pasture

Groundwater 66 people served
0 violations

Lees Chalet Dining

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Valley Host Motel

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Abbey Inn

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Little Ranch Campground

Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations

Adair Motel

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Twisted Spoke Restaurant

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Cool Water Cottages

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Ghost Town In The Sky

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Fies Campground

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Heart Of The Val Mtl

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Dellwood Motel

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Football Sandwich Sh

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Twinbrook Cottages

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Soco Gulf

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Dodies Deli & Motel

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Travelowes Motel

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Meadowlark Motel

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Peachtree Umc

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

View Point Rest & Cottages

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Tanglewood Motel

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Maggie Mtn Crafts

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Geisha Gardens

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Rhineharts Motel

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Eds Motel And Calets

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Wolf Creek Academy

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Stoney Creek Motel

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Ghost Mtn Cmpgd

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Eds Chalets

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Maggie Phillips 66

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Old Smokey Mas & Cs

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Pioneer Villages

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

Mountain Joy Cottages

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Leatherwood Cottages

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

Creekside Cottages

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Connies Campground

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Cardinal Inn

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Tee-Off Cottages

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Sweet Briar Motel

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Maggie Valley Cmpgd

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Shady Brook Cottages

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Valley Paradise Ctgs

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Happy Valley Campground

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Blue Ridge Motel/Rainbow Rest

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Friends & Family Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

The Gathering Place

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Laurel Heights-Brairwood Syst

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Meadowbrook Resort Inc

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Smokey Shadows Lodge

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Tarhell Country Kitchen

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Clarketon Motel

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Laurel Heights--Upper System

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Cataloochee Ranch

All resolved
Groundwater 0
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Three Pines Lodging

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
6 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

2 violations
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: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Waynesville (28751) has more violations than 76% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 17.

Fewer violations 76th 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

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Check Another ZIP Code