Catawba County, NC

ZIP 28609

In ZIP 28609, 6 of the 12 things we check have at least one part graded D or F.

• Drinking water: Cross Country Campground Inc meets every EPA legal limit; 4 contaminants are above health goals, led by lead at 44× California’s Public Health Goal.
• Nearest Superfund site: Sigmon's Septic Tank Service, 4.4 miles away (2 within 10 miles).
• Largest share of modeled toxic air from industry: Prysmian Cables & Systems USA LLC (61%), mostly chlorine.
• Fine particles (PM2.5) average 6.8 µg/m³; the WHO guideline is 5 and the EPA annual standard is 9.
• About 25,828 kg of agricultural pesticides are applied in the county each year.

Grades for ZIP 28609

• Superfund sites nearbyA to D
• Factories and industrial sitesB to C
• Oil and gas wellsA
• Parks and nature nearbyC to D
• Air qualityB
• Drinking water qualityA to F
• Pesticide useD
• Neighborhood health statusC to D
• Past wildfire impactsA
• Past flood impactsB
• Noise levelsA
• Radiation signalsD

Based on 5 census tracts · compiled September 10, 2026 · how each grade works and its sources

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