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City water profile

Franklin water quality

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

Median indexed hardness

12PPM

One indexed ZIP

Range 12–12 PPM

State comparison
29 PPM below
State hardness rank
#369 of 381
Matched utilities
10
Active health records
0

City summary

What the indexed records say

Franklin has 1 published ZIP profile across Macon County. The indexed median is 12 PPM, compared with 41 PPM across North Carolina.

Among the 381 North Carolinacities with an indexed median, Franklin ranks #369from highest to lowest. Across all 519 state ZIP profiles, available estimates run from 4.7to 267.5 PPM.

Because only one ZIP is represented, the city median and range are the same local estimate. It should not be read as multiple independent samples across the community. At least one estimate is marked low confidence, so observation distance and date deserve extra attention.

Hardness distribution

How local ZIP estimates compare

Soft1 ZIP
Moderately hard0 ZIPs
Hard0 ZIPs
Very hard0 ZIPs

1 of 1 ZIP profiles have a hardness estimate. Bars count ZIP profiles, not households or laboratory samples.

Evidence quality

Distance, dates, and confidence

Median nearest distance
26.3 miles
Profiles with evidence
1/1

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 0Low: 1

Observation window: Jan 6, 2016 to Mar 9, 2026.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Franklin

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

ZIP code

28734

Soft

12 PPM

Nearest site
26.3 mi
Confidence
Low

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

Franklin, Town Of

PWSID NC0157010

Surface water
System population served
9,650
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

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

Watauga Vista

PWSID NC0157125

Groundwater
System population served
361
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

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

Riverbend Estates

PWSID NC0157108

Surface water
System population served
323
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

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

Lbj Job Corps

PWSID NC0157428

Groundwater
System population served
270
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

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

Laurel Ridge

PWSID NC0157137

Groundwater
System population served
115
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

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

Dowdle Trace S/d

PWSID NC0157144

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.

Gemstone Village

PWSID NC1057026

Surface water
System population served
75
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

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

Heritage Hills

PWSID NC0157150

Groundwater
System population served
74
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

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

Neighbors Of Franklin, Llc

PWSID NC0157132

Groundwater
System population served
66
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

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

Cullasaja River S/d

PWSID NC0157152

Groundwater
System population served
53
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 RuleNC1057025Oct 1, 2025Addressed
TTHMNC1057026Jan 1, 2025Archived
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)NC1057026Jan 1, 2025Archived
Lead and Copper RuleNC0157010Dec 10, 2024Resolved · health-based
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSNC0157010Oct 17, 2024Resolved · health-based
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSNC0157010Oct 17, 2024Resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleNC0157428Jul 1, 2024Resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleNC0157132Jul 1, 2024Resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleNC1057008Feb 11, 2024Resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleNC0157112Jul 1, 2023Resolved

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 Franklin

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 12 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.