Neighborhood Report
Grade F
Lead Exceeds EPA Limit in 11 Areas — Asheville, NC
11 ZIP codes · 275 EPA violations
Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Water quality varies significantly across Asheville, NC. We analyzed 11 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.
City Overview: Grade F (26/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 11 | 100% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Asheville ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28802 | 35 | F | 25 | Exceeds EPA limit |
| 2 | 28813 | 35 | F | 25 | Exceeds EPA limit |
| 3 | 28814 | 35 | F | 25 | Exceeds EPA limit |
| 4 | 28801 | 25 | F | 25 | Exceeds EPA limit |
| 5 | 28804 | 25 | F | 25 | Exceeds EPA limit |
| 6 | 28805 | 25 | F | 25 | Exceeds EPA limit |
| 7 | 28806 | 25 | F | 25 | Exceeds EPA limit |
| 8 | 28810 | 21 | F | 25 | Exceeds EPA limit |
| 9 | 28815 | 21 | F | 25 | Exceeds EPA limit |
| 10 | 28816 | 21 | F | 25 | Exceeds EPA limit |
| 11 | 28803 | 20 | F | 25 | Exceeds EPA limit |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 0 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 11 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 275 total violations across Asheville
- 77 health-based violations
- 11 of 11 ZIP codes have violations
- 11 ZIP codes exceed EPA lead action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 66 | 11 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | 66 | 11 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 33 | 11 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 33 | 11 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 22 | 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Asheville?
ZIP code 28802 has the highest safety score in Asheville at 35/100 (grade F). Check the full report for details.
Is Asheville water safe to drink?
Asheville has an average water safety score of 26/100 (F). Water quality varies by neighborhood — 11 ZIP codes exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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