Water Quality in Greensboro, NC (27262)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27262.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were 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 65% of US ZIP codes.

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

28,353

Population

13

Water Systems

9

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

Greensboro, City Of

All resolved
Surface water 319,588 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Greensboro Townsend

Surface water 160,000 people served
0 violations

Davidson Water Inc

All resolved
Surface water 153,632 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

High Point, City Of

1 health-based
Surface water 118,399 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lexington City Of

Surface water 32,000 people served
0 violations

Asheboro, City Of

1 health-based
Surface water 27,472 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Thomasville, City Of

All resolved
Surface water 27,287 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lexington, City Of

Surface water 19,595 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Colfax Wesleyan Camp

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Foremost Salvage

Groundwater 135 people served
0 violations

Swaim Supply Co.

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Robert Brown

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Womans Club Of High Point

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
3 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
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?

Greensboro (27262) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9.

Fewer violations 65th 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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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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