Water Quality in Burlington, NC (27253)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27253.
Active Health Violations
2 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 88% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
33,114
Population
59
Water Systems
38
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (59)
Burlington, City Of
1 health-basedMebane, City Of
Graham, City Of
Swepsonville, Town Of
All resolvedSouthern Middle & High Schools
Southern Middle School
Altamahaw-Ossipee Elem School
Mt. Herman Methodist Church
B Everett Jordan Elem School
All resolvedAlamance Christian School
Sylvan Elementary School
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Bethel Baptist Church
Sleepy Hollow Estates Mhp
All resolvedChrist Memorial Christian Ch
Bible Wesleyan Church
New South Inc--Pond Well
Purgason Grocery & Grill
Hico Baptist Church
All resolvedMt Hermon Comm Ctnr & Baseball
Scholl America Inc
Hidden Lake Campground
Circle K Park
Maple View Mhp
Christ Church United Methodist
Maple Oaks Mhp
1 health-basedConfederate Mob Hm Pk
Creative Child Care
D D & S Corporation
Kidz-R-Us
Center United Methodist Church
Southwick Golf Course
Kimballs Mhp
St Matthews Chapel Ame Church
Southern Hs-Soccer Field
Bible Wesleyan Christian School
All resolvedSaxapahaw Friends Church
Storybook Farm Child Care
Spring Friend`S Church
Shady Grove Mhp
Southwick Golf
New South Inc--Office Well
Woods Chapel Ame Church
Riverside Baptist Church
Hubbards Store
Paula`S Family Restaurant
Eagle Food Mart #2
Burnetts United Church Of Christ
All resolvedBob Keen Mhp
The Hitching Post
Cedar Cliff Restaurant
Talberts Food Mart & Grill
Western Middle School
Concord Umc
Reverence Farms Cafe
Trinity Baptist Church
All resolvedWestern High School
Hillside Presbyterian Church
Graham Mebane Lake Marina
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Burlington (27253) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 38.
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.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
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.