Water Quality in Bryson City, NC (28771)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28771.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 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 4 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 60% of US ZIP codes.

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

7,567

Population

61

Water Systems

7

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (61)

Bryson City Ice Co

Groundwater 10,000 people served
0 violations

Robbinsville, Town Of

All resolved
Surface water 2,916 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lake Santeetlah, Town Of

Groundwater 498 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Santeetlah, Town Of

Groundwater 340 people served
0 violations

Cheoah Point Rec Area

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Lone Oak Baptist Church

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Cedar Cliff Baptist Church

2 health-based
Groundwater 125 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Cross Creek S/D

All resolved
Groundwater 117 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sweetwater Farm & Garden

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Sweetwater Baptist Church

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Stecoah Elem School

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Panther Creek Baptist Church

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Grace Tabernacle

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Mt Nebo Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Bear Creek Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Alarka General Store

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Little Snowbird Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Stecoah Valley Center

1 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Eternal Believers Mis. Baptist

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Meadow Branch Church

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Brooks Cove Baptist Church

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Little Snowbird Baptist Church

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Deals Gap Motorcycle Maintenance

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Snowbird Mountain Lodge

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Iron Horse Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Santeetlah Baptist Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Little Snowbird Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

F J Jenkins Store

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

House Of Prayer

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Red Barn Hollow General Store & Cafe

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Church Of The Lamb

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Buffalo Baptist Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mountain Creek Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Atoah Fwb Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Tsali Recreational Area

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Yellow Creek Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Dry Creek Baptist Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Sawyers Rv Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Midway Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Orr Branch Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Black Knight

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Nantahala Motel

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Zion Hill Baptist Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Shooks Rv Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

The Hq

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Robinson Grocery

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bethel Baptist Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Santeetlah Rv Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Orr Branch Church

Unknown 25 people served
0 violations

Tapoco Lodge

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Cheoah Work Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Rattlerford Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Stecoah Baptist Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

New Hope Baptist Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Horse Cove

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Kickstand Lodge

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Tuskeegee Motel Convenient Store

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Thunder Mountain General Store

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Cable Cove Campground

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Stecoah Diner

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

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

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?

Bryson City (28771) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7.

Fewer violations 60th 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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