Water Quality in Asheville, NC (28804)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28804.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 7 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 62% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

25,776

Population

10

Water Systems

8

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)

Asheville City Of

1 health-based
Surface water 157,431 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Swannanoa Mhp

Purchased surface water 215 people served
0 violations

Mountain Val Wa Co

Groundwater 126 people served
0 violations

Homestead Apartments

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

J Todd Apartments

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Longs Chapel Baptist Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Sohum Mountain Healing Resort

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

French Broad River Campground

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Sovereign Remedies Exchange

All resolved
Groundwater 0
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Junebug Retro Resort

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Asheville (28804) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8.

Fewer violations 62th percentile More violations

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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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.

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