What the Asheboro records show
- Water quality and PFAS
- 1 candidate water system shown.Source date: Violations as of Q1 2026
- Air quality and emissions
- No monitoring records returned in this report.
- Land and cleanup records
- No Superfund records returned in this report; No brownfield records returned in this report.
- Infrastructure and incidents
- No pipeline incident records returned in this report; 3 RMP facility records shown (earlier stored inventory, current location coverage unverified).
Water quality in Asheboro
Check your water bill for your utility name and confirm the reporting year. See EPA’s guide to finding your annual water quality report.
Drinking Water Compliance
Drinking Water Compliance
Public water-system records for Asheboro, NC from EPA SDWIS.
Asheboro, City of
PFAS above an official threshold detected in available EPA records.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City listed in EPA records · Serves 27,819 people
Data from EPA SDWIS
PFAS Screening
2
PFAS Screening
PFAS screening separates EPA UCMR5 drinking-water monitoring from nearby DoD PFAS investigation-site records; EPA samples shown are from Dec 2024.
Drinking Water PFAS Monitoring
EPA UCMR5 samples public water systems. These results are separate from nearby PFAS cleanup or investigation-site records.
2 PFAS sample results above EPA limits
Sample period: Dec 2024
UCMR5 results are sampled by public water system, not every household. Confirm your water provider before treating these as tap-water results for a specific address.
| Chemical | Concentration (µg/L) | EPA Limit (µg/L) | Sample date | Over Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOS | 0.0163 | 0.0040 | 2024-12-10 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0102 | 0.0040 | 2024-12-10 | Yes |
PFAS detections below EPA limits.
Nearby PFAS Investigation Sites
DoD records are nearby site investigations, not Asheboro drinking-water detections. Record names come from the source database and can be broad.
No DoD PFAS investigation records shown for this report.
Impaired Water Bodies
1
Impaired Water Bodies
EPA ATTAINS records identify assessed water bodies that do not meet water-quality standards for designated uses.
Hasketts Creek-Deep River
Retrieved: Nov 2026
Health-relevant causes: Metals (other Than Mercury)
Affected uses: Ecological
Data from EPA ATTAINS
Discharge Permits (NPDES)
2
Discharge Permits (NPDES)
NPDES permits regulate pollutant discharges into U.S. waterways. Facilities must report compliance quarterly.
Violation records
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
To investigate water contamination, check the sampling locations, dates and results below. For tap water records, see Drinking water quality above.
Reviewed: source records as of 2026
Air quality and emissions in Asheboro
Review historical EPA air pollution records, including monitoring and facility emissions where available. For current conditions, check local air quality on AirNow.
EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
Randolph County
Assessment year: 2020
According to EPA, a cancer risk of 30-in-1-million means that for every 1 million people continuously exposed to these air toxics over a 70-year lifetime, an estimated 30 may develop cancer from that exposure. This is in addition to cancer risk from all other causes.
Top modeled source groups
Data from EPA AirToxScreen
Nonattainment Status
Nonattainment Status
No EPA nonattainment designation records shown for this report.
Air Quality Violations or Noncompliance
1
Air Quality Violations or Noncompliance
Facilities regulated under the Clean Air Act. CAA HPV flags indicate serious noncompliance such as exceeding emission limits.
Air Violations
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
Reported Air Emissions (TRI)
4
Reported Air Emissions (TRI)
TRI releases are self-reported annual totals (calendar year 2024). Hover fugitive or stack for definitions.
Chroma Color Corp (Formerly Plastic Color Corp
Reported: 2024
Energizer Manufacturing Inc
Reported: 2024
Land cleanup and hazardous waste records in Asheboro
Reviewed: source query run Nov 2026
Reviewed: source query run Nov 2026
State Remediation & Cleanup Sites
3
State Remediation & Cleanup Sites
State environmental agencies maintain cleanup site databases that include state Superfund, voluntary cleanup, and brownfield remediation programs. These programs track additional sites beyond those on the federal NPL.
3 sites with active cleanup or investigation
1553 N FAYETTEVILLE ST, ASHEBORO
1.8 miles away · RANDOLPH County
Reported: Nov 2026
2242 CARL DRIVE, ASHEBORO
3.6 miles away · RANDOLPH County
Reported: Nov 2026
408 TELEPHONE AVE, ASHEBORO
2.0 miles away · RANDOLPH County
Reported: Nov 2026
Data from EPA ECHO
Hazardous Waste — RCRA Handlers
3
Hazardous Waste — RCRA Handlers
Facilities with hazardous-waste handler records under RCRA in the reviewed 5-mile city-center search area. Active handler status is separate from air, water, or other ECHO compliance violations, which are shown in their own sections.
Active RCRA handler records in the reviewed city search area
Underground Storage Tanks
1
Underground Storage Tanks
Release reports
Reported: Dec 2021
Data from EPA UST Finder
Reviewed: reporting year 2024
MSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
1
MSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
Sites regulated by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, including mines, sand and gravel operations, and portable crushers. Status and type are from the MSHA Mine Data Retrieval System. Records with active/intermittent status dates older than 5 years are shown as older records rather than current active sites.
No records shown in this group.
Reviewed: status dates within last 5 years
Data from MSHA
County radon potential
County radon potential
Randolph County, NC
EPA Radon Zone Map (June 2024 release)
Randolph County is EPA Radon Zone 3 (low potential). EPA defines Zone 3 counties as having predicted average indoor screening levels below 2 pCi/L.
Radon levels can vary from home to home, so EPA recommends testing the property to know its indoor level.
FEMA flood zones and infrastructure in Asheboro
FEMA Flood Zones
1
FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA flood zones describe mapped flood hazards. Look up a specific address with FEMA.
Special Flood Hazard Area — 1% annual chance of flooding (100-year floodplain) with base flood elevation.
EPA Risk Management Program Records
EPA Risk Management Program Records
Results use an earlier stored RMP inventory. Current EPA ECHO location coverage is unverified.
EPA ECHO lists facilities linked to the Risk Management Program. Results include facilities with locations that can be matched. Records may be historical. Current operations, chemical inventories, and recent accident history are unverified.
Reviewed: 2000-present
Community Health Indicators
Community Health Indicators
Health outcomes from County Health Rankings. Values shown alongside state and national averages.
Randolph County, North CarolinaPop. 146,043
County Health Rankings edition: 2024
Premature Death
- County
- 11,624
- State
- 8,853
- National
- 7,972
Poor or Fair Health
- County
- 16.9%
- State
- 14.4%
- National
- 14.2%
Poor Physical Health Days
- County
- 3.7
- State
- 3.3
- National
- 3.3
Poor Mental Health Days
- County
- 5.0
- State
- 4.5
- National
- 4.8
Adult Smoking
- County
- 19.3%
- State
- 15.0%
- National
- 15.0%
Adult Obesity
- County
- 38.1%
- State
- 36.4%
- National
- 34.0%
Air Pollution - Particulate Matter
- County
- 9.0
- State
- 7.8
- National
- 7.3
Drinking water violation indicator
- County
- Yes
- State
- N/A
- National
- N/A
Diabetes Prevalence
- County
- 10.7%
- State
- 11.0%
- National
- 9.6%
Life Expectancy
- County
- 73.7
- State
- 76.6
- National
- 77.6
| Indicator | County | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature Death | 11,624 | 8,853 | 7,972 |
| Poor or Fair Health | 16.9% | 14.4% | 14.2% |
| Poor Physical Health Days | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Poor Mental Health Days | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Adult Smoking | 19.3% | 15.0% | 15.0% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.1% | 36.4% | 34.0% |
| Air Pollution - Particulate Matter | 9.0 | 7.8 | 7.3 |
| Drinking water violation indicator | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.7% | 11.0% | 9.6% |
| Life Expectancy | 73.7 | 76.6 | 77.6 |
Environmental questions about Asheboro, North Carolina
Has PFAS been found in the water in Asheboro, North Carolina?
EPA testing found PFAS in water samples from the City of Asheboro. Results dated Dec 10, 2024 include PFOS at 0.0163 micrograms per liter and PFOA at 0.0102 micrograms per liter.
Check with the utility that serves your address for its testing results.
What do EPA records say about tap water in Asheboro, North Carolina?
EPA drinking water records on this page list 6 violations for the City of Asheboro.
Check your water bill to identify the utility serving your address. Ask that utility about current drinking water advisories.
What do annual air monitors show near Asheboro, North Carolina?
We don't have air monitoring measurements for Asheboro yet.
Is there radon in Asheboro, North Carolina?
The radon data for Asheboro covers Randolph County. EPA places this area in Zone 3, with a predicted average indoor radon screening level below 2 picocuries per liter.
Are there Superfund or brownfield sites near Asheboro, North Carolina?
No Superfund or brownfield sites were returned for this city report.
What is the life expectancy in Asheboro, North Carolina?
The county data for Asheboro reports a life expectancy of 73.7 years in Randolph County, North Carolina.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
What does the data say about premature deaths in Asheboro, North Carolina?
The county data for Asheboro reports 11,624 years of life lost to deaths before age 75 per 100,000 residents in Randolph County, North Carolina. This measure adds up the years lost to early deaths and adjusts for differences in population age.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
Is there air pollution in Asheboro, North Carolina?
The county data for Asheboro lists fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) at 9.0 micrograms per cubic meter in Randolph County, North Carolina.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.