Catawba County, NC

ZIP 28682

In ZIP 28682, 4 of the 12 things we check have at least one part graded D or F.

• Drinking water: Pinewood Acres Water System meets every EPA legal limit; 1 contaminant is above health goals, led by lead at 9.8× 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: Duke Energy Carolinas LLC - Marshall Steam Station (53%), mostly chromium compounds.
• 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 28682

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

Based on 2 census tracts · compiled October 25, 2026 · how each grade works and its sources

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