Pollution Report: 28779
SYLVA, North Carolina
Livability Safety Score57/100— Moderate
Overall Rating
Moderate
Toxic Facilities
2
Water Violations
110
Air Score
44/100
Safety Signal Breakdown
Lower scores = safer (1-100 scale)
Toxic Facilities
25Water Quality
100Air Quality
44Overall Livability Safety Score57/100
What This Score Means
Zip code 28779 has moderate environmental exposure. Some concerns exist — water quality issues, but the area is not among the most impacted nationally.
Tap Water Quality
Water Quality
100/100Total Violations
110
Health-Based
15
Contaminants detected:
Disinfectant ResidualCode 7500Code 8000ChlorineArsenicOther+5 more
Protect Your Household
Based on the environmental data for 28779, here are recommended steps:
Water Filter
A reverse osmosis system removes most contaminants
Air Purifier
HEPA + activated carbon for indoor air quality
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