Water Quality in Asheville, NC (28787)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28787.
Active Health Violations
5 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 84% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
22,809
Population
54
Water Systems
29
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (54)
Asheville City Of
1 health-basedWeaverville, Town Of
French Broad Rafting Co
Wellington Mhp
Young Life Windy Gap
1 health-basedRevco Scientific
A B Emblem
Flat Creek Elem School
Sono Press
Locust Grove Baptist Church
All resolvedBrightwater I & Ii
M&J Food Store
1 health-basedWeaverville Town Of
Maranatha Baptist Church
Mount Sheba Baptist Church
D & D Grocery
All resolvedWhispering Pines Mhp
Christ United Methodist Church
All resolvedFlat Creek Baptist Church
Brightwater Iii
L & M Market
Piney Mountain Baptist Church
Westview Bapt Ch
Starview Heights Extension
Mt Bethel Fwb Church
Mount Sheba Academy
Jupiter Baptist Church
Twin Willows Mhp
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
Solstice East- Lodge
All resolvedIvy Hill Baptist Church
Bethel Baptist Church
Avalon Acres Mhp
1 health-basedShanna Apartments
1 health-basedCole'S Tp
Recreation Experiences
Flat Creek Drive Inn
Salem United Methodist Church
Le Vista Mhp
Solstice East- Education Center
Antioch Baptist Church
Twin Oaks Mhp
Noah Ark Daycare
Coles Cove Baptist Church
College Inn
Hunter Grocery
Morgan Hill Baptist Church
Ponder Mhp
Riddles Exxon
Reems Creek Food Market
Dula Springs Mobile Home Park
Billie Kay Apparel
Union Valley Fwb Church
Brittain'S Cove Presbyterian Church
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Asheville (28787) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 29.
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
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.