Water Quality in MURPHY, NC (28906)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 28906.

188

Total Violations

2

Health-Based

186

Monitoring / Reporting

182

Resolved

What does this mean?

182 of 188 violations have been resolved. 2 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 186 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 59 Population served: 13,501

Violations Detail (188 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJan 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJan 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJan 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJan 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoringN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(9)

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Apr 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

2024(15)

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 22Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 22Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 22Resolved

How Does This Compare?

MURPHY (28906) has 188 recorded violations, including 2 health-based. 6 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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