Water Quality in Asheville, NC (28759)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28759.

Past Health-Based Violations

5 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 12 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.

7,555

Population

19

Water Systems

17

Violations (5yr)

5

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)

Asheville City Of

1 health-based
Surface water 157,431 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hendersonville, City Of

All resolved
Surface water 79,278 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hendersonville City Of Wa Sys

Surface water 25,000 people served
0 violations

Grace Community Church

Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations

Mills River Congregation

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Acony Bell Community

All resolved
Groundwater 82 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Acony Bell Office

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Emmanuel Baptist Church

Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations

Boylston Baptist Church

All resolved
Groundwater 55 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Blue Ridge Christian Church

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

Hyder`S Kountry Kubbard Inc

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Mills River Baptist Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Mills River Seventh Day Advent

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

South Mills River Trailer Village

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Calvary Fellowship

4 health-based
Groundwater 0
5 violations (5yr) · 4 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Episcopal Ch Of The Holy Famil

All resolved
Groundwater 0
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

All Saints Anglican Church

All resolved
Groundwater 0
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

New Beginning Baptist Church

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Land Rover Of Asheville

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

Contaminants Found

ChlordaneHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

7 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

3 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
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?

Asheville (28759) 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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