Bostic, NC (28018): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems
EPA data combined for 4 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Concord Commission Water System)
Health-based violation records by water system:
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 28018 in Bostic, NC contain 29 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 1 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 health-based violation and 28 non-health-based (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
- Flood 1 cumulative NFIP claim record. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
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Your Water System
ZIP code 28018 in Bostic, North Carolina is mapped to the water system Concord Commission Water System (EPA ID: NC0181050). This system provides water to approximately 1,867 people from surface water sources.
There are 4 community water systems serving this area.
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Commission Water System | NC0181050 | 1,867 | Surface water |
| Forest City, Town of | NC0181010 | 21,521 | Surface water |
| Ellenboro Town of | NC0181038 | 2,322 | Surface water |
| Bostic, Town of | NC0181040 | 953 | Surface water |
Other Water Quality Reports in North Carolina
- 27006 (Advance) - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27007 (Ararat)
- 27009 (Belews Creek) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 27010 (Bethania)
- 27011 (Boonville) - 25 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27012 (Clemmons) - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27013 (Cleveland) - 7 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27014 (Cooleemee) - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27016 (Danbury)
- 27017 (Dobson) - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27018 (East Bend) - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27019 (Germanton) - 98 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27020 (Hamptonville) - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27021 (King) - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27022 (Lawsonville)
- 27023 (Lewisville) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 27024 (Lowgap)
- 27025 (Madison) - 21 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27027 (Mayodan) - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27028 (Mocksville) - 15 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 28040 (Ellenboro) - 9 mi - 24 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 28167 (Union Mills) - 9 mi
- 28160 (Spindale) - 9 mi
- 28043 (Forest City) - 9 mi - 12 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 28020 (Casar) - 11 mi
- 28136 (Polkville) - 11 mi
- 28139 (Rutherfordton) - 11 mi - 13 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 28019 (Caroleen) - 12 mi
- 28089 (Lattimore) - 13 mi
- 28076 (Henrietta) - 14 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Concord Commission Water System (NC0181050) on EPA.gov.
4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 28018 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (7) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
Protect Your Home in Bostic
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The ZIP code for this report in Bostic has 1 FEMA flood claim on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 28018 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 29 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 28018 (primary system: Concord Commission Water System), including 1 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 28018's water come from?
The recorded water source for Concord Commission Water System, a system mapped to ZIP code 28018, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 1,867 people.
How can I get my water tested in Bostic?
If Concord Commission Water System supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.
What is the radon risk for 28018?
28018 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Rutherford County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 28018?
FEMA records contain 1 flood insurance claim filed in ZIP code 28018; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is AE, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Bostic, NC (28018): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/28018/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 28018
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28040 | Ellenboro, NC | 8.5 mi | N/A | 24 |
| 28167 | Union Mills, NC | 8.9 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 28160 | Spindale, NC | 9.1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 28043 | Forest City, NC | 9.1 mi | N/A | 12 |
| 28020 | Casar, NC | 10.8 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 28136 | Polkville, NC | 11.0 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 28139 | Rutherfordton, NC | 11.0 mi | N/A | 13 |
| 28019 | Caroleen, NC | 11.9 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 28089 | Lattimore, NC | 12.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 28076 | Henrietta, NC | 13.5 mi | N/A | 0 |
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