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
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Water Systems Serving This Area (76)
Waynesville, Town Of
1 health-basedMaggie Valley Sanitary Dist
1 health-basedCanton Town Of
Canton, Town Of
Cataloochee Ski Area
All resolvedSmoky Mtn Retreat-Eagle`S Nest
1 health-basedWild Acres Sd
Smoki-Burger Drive In
Teagues Superette & Campground
Maggie School
Victory Bapt Ch
Plotts Restaurant
Soco Gardens
Hasty Hide-Away Motel & Camp
Pressleys Mtl/Rest
Riverlet Mtl & Rest
Midway Restaurant
Joeys Pancake House
Cataloochee Ranch
1 health-basedTeague Campground
Alfredas Rest
Springlake Estates
Cataloochee Sheep Pasture
Lees Chalet Dining
Valley Host Motel
Abbey Inn
Little Ranch Campground
Adair Motel
Twisted Spoke Restaurant
All resolvedCool Water Cottages
Ghost Town In The Sky
Fies Campground
Heart Of The Val Mtl
Dellwood Motel
Football Sandwich Sh
Twinbrook Cottages
Soco Gulf
Dodies Deli & Motel
Travelowes Motel
Meadowlark Motel
Peachtree Umc
View Point Rest & Cottages
Tanglewood Motel
Maggie Mtn Crafts
Geisha Gardens
Rhineharts Motel
Eds Motel And Calets
Wolf Creek Academy
Stoney Creek Motel
Ghost Mtn Cmpgd
Eds Chalets
Maggie Phillips 66
Old Smokey Mas & Cs
Pioneer Villages
Mountain Joy Cottages
Leatherwood Cottages
Creekside Cottages
Connies Campground
Cardinal Inn
Tee-Off Cottages
Sweet Briar Motel
Maggie Valley Cmpgd
Shady Brook Cottages
Valley Paradise Ctgs
Happy Valley Campground
Blue Ridge Motel/Rainbow Rest
Friends & Family Restaurant
The Gathering Place
Laurel Heights-Brairwood Syst
Meadowbrook Resort Inc
Smokey Shadows Lodge
Tarhell Country Kitchen
Clarketon Motel
Laurel Heights--Upper System
Cataloochee Ranch
All resolvedThree Pines Lodging
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: 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.
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.