Asheville
NC

Is Asheville, NC Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Asheville, NC tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Contaminants including lithium have been detected at or below guideline thresholds.

2Water systems
7ZIP codes
0%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Metro areaAsheville, NC
Latest data2025-04-21

Where Does Asheville Get Its Water?

Water in Asheville, NC is provided by 2 public water systems: ASHEVILLE CITY OF and WOODFIN SANITARY WATER AND SEWER.

How Is Asheville Tap Water Treated?

Treated water is disinfected using chloramines and free chlorine and ozone. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), granular activated carbon filtration and post-ozone biofiltration.

What's in Asheville Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Asheville public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.

ContaminantPeak detectedEPA guidelineZIPs detectedStatus
lithium 9 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFTrDA 0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L 1 ZIP Within guideline
11Cl-PF3OUdS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
8:2 FTS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
HFPO-DA 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for Asheville

Current EPA monitoring data for Asheville shows contaminant levels within guideline thresholds across all ZIP codes in this dataset. As with all public water systems, sensitive populations may choose to use a certified filter for additional peace of mind.

Best Broad-Spectrum Filters for This Water Profile

This city profile includes PFAS detections, chlorine disinfection, and other dissolved contaminants. Reverse osmosis (RO) systems certified under NSF/ANSI 58 provide broad reduction coverage; for PFAS specifically, confirm NSF/ANSI P473 or equivalent PFAS reduction certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Asheville Tap Water

Is Asheville tap water safe to drink?

Asheville tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Sensitive populations may still choose to use a certified filter as a precaution.

What contaminants are in Asheville tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in Asheville water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 11Cl-PF3OUdS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does Asheville get its drinking water?

Asheville receives water from 2 public water systems, including ASHEVILLE CITY OF.

Do I need a water filter in Asheville?

Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Asheville. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.

How often is Asheville tap water tested?

Public water systems in Asheville are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2025-04-21.

Tap water reports by ZIP in Asheville

Water utilities serving Asheville, NC

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

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