Water Quality in Morganton, NC (28761)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28761.
Active Health Violations
5 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 79% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,150
Population
55
Water Systems
21
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (55)
Morganton City Of
All resolvedMarion, City Of
1 health-basedBlack Bear Development
All resolvedLake James State Park-Paddy Creek
Lake James State Park - Visitor Center
All resolvedMecklenburg Scout Camp
Deer Park Health & Rehab.
1 health-basedMarion Lake Club
Nebo Elem School
Eastside Independent Bapt Ch
Lake James State Park - Catawba
Dysartsville Community Build.
Victory Temple Full Gospel Ch
Dysartsville Chevron/Restaurant
Bethel Fwb Church
Lake James Camp Area
Trinity United Meth. Church
Paddy`S Creek Campground
Laurel Hill Baptist Church
Deer Park Rv Campground
1 health-basedCamp Ahoy
Oak Grove Baptist Church
Canal Bridge Boating Access
Goodman`S Landing
Deep Cove Landing
Phillips Shell Sta
Drusilla Presbyterian Church
Lake James State Park-Paddy Crk Cmpgrnd
Dysartsville Baptist Church
Longtown Grocery
Bonnie Plants - Nebo Station
1 health-basedPinnacle Rest Home No 1 (West)
Benfields Landing
Rainbow No 4
Harmony Grove Baptist Church
Linville Rivers End Rv Park No 4
Rdm Industrial Electronics
Deer Park Rv Campground #2
1 health-basedLinville Square
Bucks Challet
Sunset Point S/D
Linville Rivers End Rv Park No 3
Linville Rivers End Rv Park No 2
Fortunes Gro
Center Of Mcdowell Fam Medicin
Linville Rivers End Rv Park No 1
Pennacle Meth. Church
Camp Lake James
Caboose Restaurant
Nebo Fish Camp
Fenders Grocery
Lake James Marina
All resolvedHolly Hill Children'S Home
Curtis Creek Campground
All resolvedOld Fort Rec Area
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: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Morganton (28761) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 21.
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.