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 resolvedGreensboro Townsend
High Point, City Of
1 health-basedNorthwest Consolidated School
Southeast Consolidated School
Northern Middle-High School
Northeast Consolidated School
All resolvedSouthern High School
Alamance Elem School
Eastern Guilford High School
Southern Middle School
All resolvedMonticello Elementary School
Oak Ridge Elem School
All resolvedNorthern Elem School
George C Simkins Jr Elem School
All resolvedSummerfield Elem School
Mcleansville School
Broadstone Apartments
Pleasant Garden School
All resolvedStokesdale Elem School
Sedalia Elem School
Southern Primary School
All resolvedNathaniel Greene Elem School
Brown Summit School
Madison Elem School
Sumner Elem School
Laughlin Professional Development Center
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: 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.
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.