Water Quality in Asheville, NC (28792)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28792.
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 79% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
36,645
Population
34
Water Systems
20
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (34)
Asheville City Of
1 health-basedHendersonville, City Of
All resolvedHendersonville City Of Wa Sys
Camp Courtney Tabernacle
Camp Courtney Chapel
Fruitland Baptist Church
Fruitland Bapt Bible Inst
Mt Moriah Baptist Church
River Oaks Mhp
Adventure Village
Fruitland United Methodist Ch
Dana Baptist Church
Oak Crest Retirement Estates
Country Place
Oleta Falls Lodge
All resolvedOleta Falls S/D
Fruitland Mhp
All resolvedSouthernaire Motel
Blue Rock Behavioral Health
1 health-basedSt Paul`S Episcopal Church
Stone Ashe Vineyards
Country Buffet Restaurant
Mountain View Assisted Living
Middlefork Baptist Church
Joan`S Day Care In The Country
Clear Crk Holiness Baptist Ch
Point Lookout Vineyards
The Rusty Bucket
Fireside Golf Range
All resolvedOrchard Trace Golf Course
Manual Woodworkers Retail Stor
Upward Umc
Manual Woodworkers Outlet Store
Locust Grove Baptist Church
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Asheville (28792) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 20.
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.