Water Quality in Asheville, NC (28803)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28803.
Past Health-Based Violations
2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 5 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 60% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
33,718
Population
27
Water Systems
7
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (27)
Asheville City Of
1 health-basedBiltmore Forest, Town Of
1 health-basedMabry Mill No. 1
Linville Falls Comfort Station
Water Rock Knob
French Broad School
Rocky Knob Picnic Area
Rocky Knob Main Area
Mount Pisgah
All resolvedGroundhog Mountain
Peaks Of Otter
Overlook M H P
Blue Ridge Music Center
Johnson Farm Court Mhp
Rocky Knob Cabins
Mabry Mill No. 2
Peaks Of Otter Visitor Center
Smart View Picnic Area
Otter Creek Recreation Area
All resolvedBiltmore Dairy Farm
Whetstone Ridge
Humpback Rocks Visitor Center
James River Visitor Center
Humpback Rocks Picnic Area
Smart View Picnic Area
Homestead Mobile Village
Poplar Terrace Mhp
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Asheville (28803) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7.
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.