Water Quality in Pfafftown, NC (27265)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27265.

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 9 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.

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

48,798

Population

15

Water Systems

10

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)

Winston-Salem, City Of

All resolved
Surface water 388,060 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Greensboro, City Of

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

Winston Salem Neilson Plant

Surface water 185,000 people served
0 violations

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

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)

Abbotts Creek Apartment Homes

Purchased surface water 975 people served
0 violations

The Reserves At Forest Hills

Purchased surface water 852 people served
0 violations

Ashbrook Pointe Apartments

Purchased surface water 429 people served
0 violations

Tri City Junior Academy

All resolved
Groundwater 210 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Country Side Trailer Court

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Doc-N Piedmont Transfer Term

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

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.

3 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Pfafftown (27265) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.

Fewer violations 67th 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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