Water Quality in Marion, NC (28777)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28777.
Active Health Violations
2 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 74% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
10,178
Population
38
Water Systems
17
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (38)
Marion, City Of
1 health-basedSpruce Pine, Town Of
Three Mile Quick Mart
All resolvedBethel Missionary Baptist Ch
Orchard At Altapass, The
Altapass Baptist Church
Scaly Mtn Post Office
Gem Mountain Store & Museum
Unimin Corporation
Beam`S Chinese Amer Rest/Motel
Sibelco North America-Red Hill Plant
1 health-basedSpruce Pine Campground
All resolvedSibelco North America-School House Plant
Three Peaks Rv Resort
All resolvedMt Zion Meth Church
White'S Memorial Church
Grassy Creek Baptist Church
Country Kitchen
Moose Lodge 1159 & Campground
New Buck Corporation
Inter-Mountain Childrens Place
Town & Country Tr Crt
Green Valley Bapt Ch
Holly Dale Land
Crossnore Exxon
The Sheppard`S Table
Hillbilly Chicken Rest
Tri County Christian School
Humpback Mountain
Beams Motor Lodge & Rest
Little Switzerland Orchard & Brewery
Grassy Creek Chevron
Soco Gap
Tin Roof Fresh Restaurant
Mountainview Motel & Rest
Estatoe Church Of God
Poes Crystal Cafe
All resolvedP & R Grocery
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Marion (28777) has more violations than 74% 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.
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
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.