Water Quality in Waynesville, NC (28786)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28786.
Active Health Violations
4 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 76% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
22,056
Population
84
Water Systems
17
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (84)
Waynesville, Town Of
1 health-based Surface water 19,758 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Maggie Valley Sanitary Dist
1 health-based Surface water 9,629 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Canton Town Of
Surface water 8,000 people served
0 violations
Canton, Town Of
Surface water 7,850 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Lake Junaluska Assembly
1 health-based Purchased surface water 2,273 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Bethel Elementary School
Groundwater 550 people served
5 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
River Park Mhp
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Moonshine Creek Campground
Groundwater 238 people served
0 violations
Bethel Middle School
Groundwater 230 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Rock Hill School
Groundwater 208 people served
0 violations
Days Inn
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Crabtree-Ironduff Elem School
Groundwater 135 people served
0 violations
Barber Orchards
Groundwater 130 people served
0 violations
Green Valley Mhp
All resolved Groundwater 110 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Cataloochee Cmpgd Iii
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Laurel Ridge Country Club
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Dogwood Restaurant
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Sweet Fellowship Baptist Ch
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Balsam Mtn Land Co S/D & Cc
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Riverside Baptist Church
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Wagon Wheel Rest
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Little Mtn Estates
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Eagle`S Nest
Groundwater under influence of surface water 79 people served
0 violations
Cataloochee Cmpgd Ii
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Maple Grove Baptist Church
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Balsum Mountain Water System
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Mountain Projects Inc
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
The Swag
1 health-based Groundwater 66 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1858 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
James Mhp
Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations
Pigeon Valley Tom
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Morrows Mhp
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Walker In The Hills #2
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Hemphill Bapt Ch
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Troys Gas For Less
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
General Dynamics - Bethel
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Mountain Produce & Groceries
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Pilot 393 Travel Center
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Furrys Hall Top
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Pettit Dodge Inc
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Waynesville Cycle Center
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Parks Little General Store
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Westwood Village Restaurant
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Mountain View Golf
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Piney Grove Methodist Church
Groundwater 47 people served
0 violations
Little Mountain S/D
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Queen Dev
Groundwater 44 people served
0 violations
Red Bank Baptist Church
Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations
Floral Acres
Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations
Barbeque Pig
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Evergreen Farms S/D
Purchased surface water 40 people served
0 violations
Bethel Gro
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Franklins Exxon
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Walker In The Hills #1
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Messer-Clark Gulf
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Sugar Mountain Estates
Groundwater 38 people served
0 violations
Hipps Mhp
Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations
Morrows M H P
Unknown 36 people served
0 violations
General Dynamics - Hwy 215
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Boyd'S 76 Truck-Stop
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
White Oak Bapt Ch
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
University Of Miami S/D
Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations
Hoglen M H P
Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations
Shelton Laurel Mission
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Kelly Farm S/D
Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations
Carolina Village
Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations
Balsam Motel
Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations
Dayspring Christian Fellowship
Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations
Ross'S Subdv
Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations
Smokey Mountain Center
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Southern School Ser
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Garden Breeze Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Plott'S Place Subd
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wyatt Estates Mhp
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mountain Skate Center
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Covered Wagon Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Balsam Center For Hope & Recovery
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Society For Ascension
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Waysider Restaurant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Fairview Baptist Church
Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations
Scenic Mh Village
Groundwater under influence of surface water 18 people served
0 violations
Bethel Umc
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Green Valley Baptist Ch
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Valhalla Apartments
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Johnson Tomato Company
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Contaminants Found
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
6 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
Has active
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit0 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limit1858 ppb measured
Action level: 1300 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Waynesville (28786) has more violations than 76% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 17.
Fewer violations 76th percentile More violations
Recommended Water Filters
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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
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