Water Quality in Mars Hill, NC (28754)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28754.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 11 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.

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

9,682

Population

51

Water Systems

12

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (51)

French Broad Rafting Co

Groundwater 6,000 people served
0 violations

Mars Hill, Town Of

Surface water 3,030 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Madison Econo Mart

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Ledford Enterprises

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Little Ivy Missionary Baptist

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Whitts Murray Mountain Bp

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Mars Hill Quick Stop

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Harbor Oaks School Dining Hall

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

T & H Exxon Serv Stat

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Ivy Fish & Steak House

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Metco Tire & Auto Service

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

New Image Fitness Center

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Eatmons Texaco

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Gabriels Creek Baptist Church

1 health-based
Groundwater 100 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Hensleys Cafe

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations

Upper Laurel Baptist Church

Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations

St Andrew The Apostle Church

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Roan Mountain

All resolved
Groundwater 75 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Metcalfs Texaco Serv Stat

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Little Crk First Bapt Ch

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Blue Ridge Funeral Service

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Laurel Valley Baptist Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Bull Creek Shoppe

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Hollands Amoco Serv Sta

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Paint Fork Bapt Ch

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Bright Hope Laurel Umc

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Madison Seminary Baptist Church

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Laurel Chapel Baptist Church

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Church Of God At Ivy Ridge

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Marshall-Walnut Medical Center

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Chandler Grocery

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Scenic Wolf Laurel #4

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Whitts Murray Mountain Bp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Parker Farm Supply

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Wolf`S Corner Plaza

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Scenic Wolf Laurel #3

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Middle Fork Baptist Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Scenic Wolf Laurel #5

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Scenic Wolf Laurel #1

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Lyle & Dian`S Country Kitchen

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Scenic Wolf Laurel #7

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Scenic Wolf Laurel #8

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Scenic Wolf Laurel #2

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Mountain Laurel Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

30 Paint Fork Barnardsville

Groundwater 5 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Scenic Wolf Laurel #9

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Paint Fork Baptist Church

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Bethel Baptist Church_1058026

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Rocky Bluff Recreation Area

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Scenic Wolf Laurel Pool

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Harmon Den Horse Camp

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

11 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Mars Hill (28754) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12.

Fewer violations 67th 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.

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.

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