Water Quality in Greensboro, NC (27282)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27282.

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.

15,927

Population

17

Water Systems

8

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (17)

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

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)

Jamestown, Town Of

All resolved
Purchased surface water 6,543 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Furnitureland South Inc

Groundwater 860 people served
0 violations

Cedarwood Swim & Racket Club

Groundwater 240 people served
0 violations

Midway Baptist Church

Groundwater 180 people served
0 violations

Camp Uwharrie

Groundwater 175 people served
0 violations

Jamestown Presbyterian Church

Groundwater 155 people served
0 violations

Arvan Tp

Groundwater 147 people served
0 violations

Larrys Trailer Park

Groundwater 76 people served
0 violations

Southern Life Club

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Alcoholics' Home Inc

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

Twin Oaks Golf Course

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Jamestown Park Grill

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Floyd Baptist Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Oakdale Cotton Mill

Surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

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

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

1 violation
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

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 (27282) 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.

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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