Water Quality in Burlington, NC (27201)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27201.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 7 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 62% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

139

Population

10

Water Systems

8

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)

Burlington, City Of

1 health-based
Surface water 61,365 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mebane, City Of

Purchased surface water 20,212 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Graham, City Of

Surface water 18,354 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Village Of Alamance

All resolved
Purchased surface water 1,100 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

First Baptist Church Of Alaman

Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations

Alamance Village Utilities

Surface water 186 people served
0 violations

Kimesville Road Baptist Ch

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations

Lineberry Mhp

All resolved
Groundwater 82 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Country Boy`S Cafe

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mount Zion Baptist Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

4 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Burlington (27201) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8.

Fewer violations 62th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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