Water Quality in Burlington, NC (27312)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27312.
Active Health Violations
4 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 92% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
23,341
Population
38
Water Systems
56
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (38)
Burlington, City Of
1 health-basedChatham Co-North
1 health-basedMebane, City Of
Graham, City Of
Chatham Co Wa Sys/Nature Trail
Pittsboro Town Of
Chatham Co-E Chatham
Silk Hope Elementary School
Chatham County Wa Sys/ Bennett
Chatham Co-Old Us 64
Emmaus Recreational Outreach Center
The Trails S/D
All resolvedEmmaus Baptist Church
1 health-basedAlston Chapel United Holy Church
Pittsboro Christian Home Inc.
Haw River Baptist Church
Sleepy Creek Mhp (Wells 3,4,5)
All resolvedGlovers Grove Amez Church
Mt Olive Baptist Church
All resolvedBrights Dev M H P
St Matthews Ame Zion Church
Brown`S Chapel Umc
Jordan Lake Business Center
Thompson Tp
Northwest Park
1 health-basedChatham United Methodist Ch.
Oldham Land Tp
Pleasant Hill Umc
Global Montessori Academy
Kids Day Out
Children`S Network University
Chatham Rv Park
All resolvedChatham Co-Harold Andrews
501 Sweepstakes & Cafe
Pig In The Pen
Vista Point Market
Russell Chapel Ame Zion Church
Community Independent School
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Monitoring for chemicals formed during water treatment disinfection.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Burlington (27312) has more violations than 92% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 56.
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.