Water Quality in Raleigh, NC (27501)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27501.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 15 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 76% of US ZIP codes.

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

24,806

Population

41

Water Systems

17

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (41)

Raleigh, City Of

Surface water 640,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cary, Town Of

1 health-based
Surface water 224,000 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Raleigh City Of

Surface water 160,000 people served
0 violations

Harnett Regional Water

Surface water 116,892 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Johnston Co-West

All resolved
Surface water 92,365 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Apex, Town Of

All resolved
Purchased surface water 82,029 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Holly Springs, Town Of

All resolved
Purchased surface water 51,947 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Fuquay-Varina, Town Of

All resolved
Purchased surface water 42,954 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Clayton, Town Of

Purchased surface water 29,689 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Johnston Co-East

All resolved
Surface water 22,967 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Angier, Town Of

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 10,317 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Kennebec Bapt Ch

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Lanes Seafood And Steak House

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Piney Grove Chapel Bapt Ch

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Oak Grove Baptist Church

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Providence Presbyterian Church

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Johnson Memorial Church

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Duprees Mhp

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Preschool Playtime Daycare

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Jerome Langdon Mlc#349-B

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Jerome Langdon Mlc#349-A

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Coats Trailer Park

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

Creech Gas & Groc

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Ralph`S Barbeque

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Kipling Mhp

Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations

Stage Coach Manor Rest Home

Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations

Blalocks Gulf

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Sid Sauls Mlc#329

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

James Beasley Mlc#355

Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

Pleasants Grocery (J L)

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Campbells Grocery

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Shelton Benson Mlc#350

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Old Fellowship Primitive Bapt

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Parrishs Grocery

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Wilbert Coats Mlc 353

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

The Country Store

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Jerome Langdon Lbr Cp C

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pleasant Grove Community Ctr

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Black Creek Baptist Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mcgee'S Recreation Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Ben Cotton Mlc#341

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
4 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2024

How Does This Compare?

Raleigh (27501) has more violations than 76% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 17.

Fewer violations 76th 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.

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.

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