Water Quality in Asheville, NC (28753)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28753.
Active Health Violations
3 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 82% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
10,389
Population
55
Water Systems
30
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (55)
Asheville City Of
1 health-basedFrench Broad Rafting Co
Marshall, Town Of
All resolvedMadison Middle School
All resolvedStanley`S Citgo
Martins Serv Stat
The Salty Goat Grill
All resolvedCutshalls Grocery
Woodson Branch Nature School
1 health-basedBlue Heron Whitewater
Madison Grill
Walnut Cr Bapt Ch
Old Mill Wheel Cafe
Brush Creek Country Store
All resolvedLaurel School
Enon Baptist Church
All resolvedMulberry Mhp
Beech Glen Community Center
1 health-basedCoates Store
Laurel Bend Baptist Church
French Broad Electric Corp
By-Pass 76 Serv Stat
Bob Frisbys Gulf Serv Stat
Riverview Gulf Serv Stat
Church Of God At Middle Laurel
Oakhill Baptist Church
Walnut School
Dry Branch Fwb Church
Walnut Seventh Day Adventist
Hopewell Missionary Bapt Ch
French Broad Adventures
All resolvedGrapevine Baptist Church
Belva Baptist Ch
Marshall Community Baptist Church
All resolvedChapel Hill Baptist Church
Davis Grocery
Caney Fork Missionary Baptist
Davis Chapel Baptist Church
Walnut Free Will Bapt Ch
Freedom Christian Church
Big Laurel Baptist Church
Church Of God At Spillcorn
Upper Walnut Crk Ind Miss Bapt
Mount Zion Fwb Church
Cooks Exxon Serv Stat
Usa Raft
Upper Laurel Community Center
Riverview Bp
Laurel Medical Center
Rices Fabrics
Freedom Christian Church
Wild Acres Sub
Little Creek Cafe
Laurel River Store
Red Hill Fwb Church
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.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Asheville (28753) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 30.
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.