Water Quality in PITTSBORO, NC (27312)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27312.

206

Total Violations

9

Health-Based

197

Monitoring / Reporting

196

Resolved

What does this mean?

196 of 206 violations have been resolved. 9 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 197 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 34 Population served: 7,476

Violations Detail (206 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ActiveN/A
EndrinMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(9)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

May 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

May 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

May 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

May 10Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Active

2024(106)

Endrin

03

Dec 31Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

03

Dec 31Resolved

Carbofuran

03

Dec 31Resolved

Carbofuran

03

Dec 31Resolved

Carbofuran

03

Dec 31Resolved

Carbofuran

03

Dec 31Resolved

HEXACHLOROBENZENE

03

Dec 31Resolved

BHC-GAMMA

03

Dec 31Resolved

BHC-GAMMA

03

Dec 31Resolved

BHC-GAMMA

03

Dec 31Resolved

Dalapon

03

Dec 31Resolved

Picloram

03

Dec 31Resolved

Picloram

03

Dec 31Resolved

Picloram

03

Dec 31Resolved

Picloram

03

Dec 31Resolved

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene

03

Dec 31Resolved

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene

03

Dec 31Resolved

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene

03

Dec 31Resolved

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene

03

Dec 31Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE

03

Dec 31Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE

03

Dec 31Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE

03

Dec 31Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE

03

Dec 31Resolved

Chlordane

03

Dec 31Resolved

Chlordane

03

Dec 31Resolved

Chlordane

03

Dec 31Resolved

Endrin

03

Dec 31Resolved

Heptachlor epoxide

03

Dec 31Resolved

Heptachlor epoxide

03

Dec 31Resolved

Heptachlor epoxide

03

Dec 31Resolved

Heptachlor epoxide

03

Dec 31Resolved

Dalapon

03

Dec 31Resolved

Dalapon

03

Dec 31Resolved

Dalapon

03

Dec 31Resolved

Endrin

03

Dec 31Resolved

Endrin

03

Dec 31Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE

03

Dec 31Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE

03

Dec 31Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE

03

Dec 31Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE

03

Dec 31Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

03

Dec 31Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

03

Dec 31Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

03

Dec 31Resolved

Heptachlor

03

Dec 31Resolved

Heptachlor

03

Dec 31Resolved

Heptachlor

03

Dec 31Resolved

Heptachlor

03

Dec 31Resolved

Pentachlorophenol

03

Dec 31Resolved

Pentachlorophenol

03

Dec 31Resolved

Pentachlorophenol

03

Dec 31Resolved

Pentachlorophenol

03

Dec 31Resolved

2,4,5-TP

03

Dec 31Resolved

2,4,5-TP

03

Dec 31Resolved

2,4,5-TP

03

Dec 31Resolved

2,4,5-TP

03

Dec 31Resolved

Dinoseb

03

Dec 31Resolved

Dinoseb

03

Dec 31Resolved

Dinoseb

03

Dec 31Resolved

Dinoseb

03

Dec 31Resolved

Methoxychlor

03

Dec 31Resolved

Methoxychlor

03

Dec 31Resolved

Methoxychlor

03

Dec 31Resolved

Methoxychlor

03

Dec 31Resolved

Toxaphene

03

Dec 31Resolved

Toxaphene

03

Dec 31Resolved

Toxaphene

03

Dec 31Resolved

Toxaphene

03

Dec 31Resolved

2,4-D

03

Dec 31Resolved

2,4-D

03

Dec 31Resolved

2,4-D

03

Dec 31Resolved

2,4-D

03

Dec 31Resolved

OXAMYL

03

Dec 31Resolved

OXAMYL

03

Dec 31Resolved

OXAMYL

03

Dec 31Resolved

OXAMYL

03

Dec 31Resolved

HEXACHLOROBENZENE

03

Dec 31Resolved

BHC-GAMMA

03

Dec 31Resolved

HEXACHLOROBENZENE

03

Dec 31Resolved

HEXACHLOROBENZENE

03

Dec 31Resolved

Chlordane

03

Dec 31Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

E. COLI

34

Sep 17Active

E. COLI

34

Sep 17Active

E. COLI

34

Sep 17Active

E. COLI

34

Sep 17Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 23Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Feb 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Feb 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Feb 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Feb 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Feb 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 9Resolved

How Does This Compare?

PITTSBORO (27312) has 206 recorded violations, including 9 health-based. 10 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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

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

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.

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