Water Quality in Sylva, NC (28779)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28779.
Active Health Violations
6 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 86% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
18,064
Population
76
Water Systems
33
Violations (5yr)
6
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (76)
Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Auth
4 health-basedSylva, Town Of
Dot-I-40 Rest Area Wbl
Smoky Mountain High School
Jackson County Water System
L C Mcmahan Landscape Supv
Scotts Creek Elem School
Fairview Elem School
L C Mcmahan Landscape Supv
Jackson Co Wa Sys
Cashiers Water Works
Blue Ridge School
Southwestern Tech
Dot-Balsam Rest Area
Sundae House
Canada Elem School(K-8)
Sun Retreats Nantahala
All resolvedVictory Baptist Church
Dillardtown Water System
Clarion Pointe Sylva
New Hope Baptist Church
Scotts Creek Baptist Church
Riverside M H P
Polk Co I-26 Ra & Wel Ctr
Victory Christian School
All resolvedFort Tia Than Campground
Top Cat Exxon
Savannah`S Quick Stop
Robersons Supply
Laurel Oaks Apartments
Cowan Valley Estates #2
Riverside Apartments
All resolvedDot-Cherokee Co Maint Yard
Carolina Village Apartments
1 health-basedJehovah`S Witness Kingdom
All resolvedHensley Tp
T & S Hardwoods
Smokey Mtn Nursery
Davis Tp
Laurel Bush Campground
All resolvedBuff Creek Baptist Church
Lovedale Baptist Church
All resolvedOchre Hill Baptist Church
Carol`S Cabins
Country Road Farms Inc
Cope Creek Office Park
Bryson Farm Supply
Southwestern Community College
1 health-basedGreens Creek Baptist Church
Dot-Cherokee Co Equip Shop
Balsam Mt Preserve- Double Top Village
Hoopers Mhp
Paw Paw Cove
Professional Arts Office
Jack The Dipper
Queen'S Dairy Bar
Hickory Smokehouse Bbq
Rolling Greens Apts
Gear Head Inn
Tri-County Seventh Day Adv Sch
441 Motel
Exxon Station
Frontier Trading Post
Mountain Motel & Restaurant
Taylor`S Budget Motel
Woodtop Acres
The Red Barn
Smith Mobile Home Park
Savanah Tots World
Jackson Co School Bus Garage
Woodland Motel
Dot-Henderson Co Weigh Sta Ebl
Smokey Mountain Elem School
Dot-Henderson Co Weigh St Wbl
Old School Antique Mall
Dot-Whittier Bridge Maint
All resolvedContaminants 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.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Sylva (28779) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 33.
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.