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City water profile

Asheboro water quality

Compare local ZIP estimates, evidence quality, associated public systems, and compliance history for Asheboro, North Carolina.

Median indexed hardness

41PPM

2 indexed ZIPs

Range 40.5–40.5 PPM

State comparison
At state median
State hardness rank
#201 of 381
Matched utilities
7
Active health records
0

City summary

What the indexed records say

Asheboro has 2 published ZIP profiles across Randolph County. The indexed median is 41 PPM, compared with 41 PPM across North Carolina.

Among the 381 North Carolinacities with an indexed median, Asheboro ranks #201from highest to lowest. Across all 519 state ZIP profiles, available estimates run from 4.7to 267.5 PPM.

The 40.5–40.5 PPM range shows how much the available ZIP estimates vary within the city label. At least one estimate is marked low confidence, so observation distance and date deserve extra attention.

Hardness distribution

How local ZIP estimates compare

Soft2 ZIPs
Moderately hard0 ZIPs
Hard0 ZIPs
Very hard0 ZIPs

2 of 2 ZIP profiles have a hardness estimate. Bars count ZIP profiles, not households or laboratory samples.

Evidence quality

Distance, dates, and confidence

Median nearest distance
40.4 miles
Profiles with evidence
2/2

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 0Low: 2

Observation window: Jan 15, 2016 to Jun 9, 2026.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Asheboro

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

ZIP code

27203

Soft

40.5 PPM

Nearest site
34.2 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

27205

Soft

40.5 PPM

Nearest site
40.4 mi
Confidence
Low

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

Asheboro, City Of

PWSID NC0276010

Surface water
System population served
27,819
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Richland Village Mhp

PWSID NC0276201

Groundwater
System population served
389
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Cedar Creek S/d

PWSID NC0276202

Groundwater
System population served
105
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

West 49 Mhp

PWSID NC0276143

Groundwater
System population served
93
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Scenic Oaks Mhp

PWSID NC0276215

Groundwater
System population served
79
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Heritage West

PWSID NC0276165

Groundwater
System population served
40
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Asheboro Country Club Estates

PWSID NC3076008

Groundwater
System population served
26
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Compliance history

What EPA records show

No active health-based violation appears among the associated systems in the represented EPA reporting quarter. This does not mean every contaminant was tested at every tap.

RecordSystemPeriodStatus
Lead and Copper RuleNC0276201Oct 1, 2025Addressed
ChloriteNC0276010Aug 1, 2025Resolved
Chlorine dioxideNC0276010Aug 1, 2025Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)NC0276010Jan 1, 2025Resolved · health-based
Consumer Confidence RuleNC0276202Jul 1, 2024Resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleNC0276165Jul 1, 2024Resolved
Public NoticeNC0276143Aug 26, 2023Resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleNC0276143Jul 1, 2023Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)NC0276143Jan 1, 2023Archived
Lead and Copper RuleNC0276143Jan 1, 2023Addressed

Practical next steps

Move from index to evidence

  1. 1. Open your ZIP. Check distance, dates, confidence, and the associated utility.
  2. 2. Read the current CCR. Confirm source water, detections, limits, ranges, and notices.
  3. 3. Test the tap when needed. Confirm health concerns or treatment sizing with the right method.

Questions people ask

About water in Asheboro

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 41 PPM. Open the ZIP report to verify the distance and confidence behind that estimate.

Is the tap water safe?

Compliance history is utility-wide and cannot guarantee conditions at every tap. Check current notices and test when address-specific evidence is needed.

Do I need treatment?

Choose treatment only after confirming the problem at the property. A softener targets hardness; contaminant treatment requires a matching, verified performance claim.