Water Quality in Hayesville, NC (28904)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28904.
Active Health Violations
3 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 87% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
10,050
Population
29
Water Systems
55
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (29)
Clay Co Water & Sewer District
1 health-basedMeadow Grove Baptist Ch
Chatuge Village
Mt Pleasant Baptist Church
All resolvedHo Hum Campground
Eagle'S View S/D
All resolvedHinton Rural Life Center Inc
All resolvedLakeshore Campground
Carolina Dress Corporation
Geo W Truett Baptist Camp
Clay Co Rec Park Loop B
All resolvedOak Forest Methodist Church
Clay Co Rec Park Loop A
1 health-basedSundowner Campground
Gibson Cove Campground
All resolvedPine Log Village
Advanced Digital Cable
Country Cottage
Davenport Campground
All resolved64 East Apartments
Catalyst Church
All resolvedTiny Toes Learning Center Hayesville
1 health-basedLakeview Cottages
Penland`S Shop Ezy
Berrong Ridge Rv Park
All resolvedSmoke Rise #1
Hill`S Store
Deerfield Inn
All resolvedChatuge Shores Golf Course
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Hayesville (28904) has more violations than 87% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 55.
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.