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-basedHendersonville, City Of
All resolvedHendersonville City Of Wa Sys
Grace Community Church
Mills River Congregation
All resolvedAcony Bell Community
All resolvedAcony Bell Office
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Boylston Baptist Church
All resolvedBlue Ridge Christian Church
Hyder`S Kountry Kubbard Inc
Mills River Baptist Church
Mills River Seventh Day Advent
All resolvedSouth Mills River Trailer Village
Calvary Fellowship
4 health-basedEpiscopal Ch Of The Holy Famil
All resolvedAll Saints Anglican Church
All resolvedNew Beginning Baptist Church
Land Rover Of Asheville
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: 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.
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.