Water Quality in Greensboro, NC (27401)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27401.

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 38 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 88% of US ZIP codes.

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

21,920

Population

27

Water Systems

39

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (27)

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)

Northwest Consolidated School

Groundwater 2,866 people served
0 violations

Southeast Consolidated School

Groundwater 2,549 people served
0 violations

Northern Middle-High School

Groundwater 2,427 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Northeast Consolidated School

All resolved
Groundwater 2,150 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Southern High School

Groundwater 1,034 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 8.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1500 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Alamance Elem School

Groundwater 977 people served
0 violations

Eastern Guilford High School

Groundwater 850 people served
0 violations

Southern Middle School

All resolved
Groundwater 846 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Monticello Elementary School

Groundwater 816 people served
0 violations

Oak Ridge Elem School

All resolved
Groundwater 790 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Northern Elem School

Groundwater 702 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

George C Simkins Jr Elem School

All resolved
Groundwater 673 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Summerfield Elem School

Groundwater 636 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mcleansville School

Groundwater 613 people served
0 violations

Broadstone Apartments

Purchased surface water 541 people served
0 violations

Pleasant Garden School

All resolved
Groundwater 524 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Stokesdale Elem School

Groundwater 440 people served
0 violations

Sedalia Elem School

Groundwater 433 people served
0 violations

Southern Primary School

All resolved
Groundwater 330 people served
21 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Nathaniel Greene Elem School

Groundwater 301 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1600 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Brown Summit School

Groundwater 263 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Madison Elem School

Groundwater 215 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 24 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sumner Elem School

Groundwater 0
0 violations
Lead tested: 19 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 4400 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Laughlin Professional Development Center

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

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

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

4 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
4400 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Greensboro (27401) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 39.

Fewer violations 88th 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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