Water Quality in Greensboro, NC (27377)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27377.

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 8 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.

10,885

Population

7

Water Systems

9

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)

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)

Brookwood Golf Course

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Town Of Whitsett

All resolved
Purchased surface water 89 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Brightwood Inn

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Mt Hope United Ch Of Christ

Groundwater 0
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.

2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

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 (27377) 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.

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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