Water Quality in Marion, NC (28777)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28777.

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-based
Surface water 9,362 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Spruce Pine, Town Of

Surface water 5,661 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Three Mile Quick Mart

All resolved
Groundwater 150 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Bethel Missionary Baptist Ch

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Orchard At Altapass, The

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Altapass Baptist Church

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Scaly Mtn Post Office

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Gem Mountain Store & Museum

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Unimin Corporation

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Beam`S Chinese Amer Rest/Motel

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Sibelco North America-Red Hill Plant

1 health-based
Groundwater 97 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Spruce Pine Campground

All resolved
Groundwater 80 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Sibelco North America-School House Plant

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Three Peaks Rv Resort

All resolved
Groundwater 70 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Mt Zion Meth Church

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

White'S Memorial Church

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Grassy Creek Baptist Church

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Country Kitchen

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Moose Lodge 1159 & Campground

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

New Buck Corporation

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Inter-Mountain Childrens Place

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Town & Country Tr Crt

Surface water 40 people served
0 violations

Green Valley Bapt Ch

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Holly Dale Land

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Crossnore Exxon

Groundwater under influence of surface water 25 people served
0 violations

The Sheppard`S Table

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Hillbilly Chicken Rest

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Tri County Christian School

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Humpback Mountain

Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Beams Motor Lodge & Rest

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Little Switzerland Orchard & Brewery

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Grassy Creek Chevron

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Soco Gap

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Tin Roof Fresh Restaurant

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Mountainview Motel & Rest

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Estatoe Church Of God

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Poes Crystal Cafe

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

P & R Grocery

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

6 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

3 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

2 violations
Has active
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

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?

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.

Fewer violations 74th 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.

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.

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