Water Quality in Carrboro, NC (27516)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27516.
Active Health Violations
3 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.
47,358
Population
32
Water Systems
59
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (32)
Orange Water & Sewer Authority
All resolvedChatham Co-North
1 health-basedEmerson Waldorf Sch-Grade Sch
All resolvedSunrise Church
Orange Chapel Umc
Cape Fear Shopping Center
Fiesta Grill
All resolvedWhite Cross Recreation Asso
All resolvedSpring Hill Rv Park
Riley`S Mhp
Oak Grove Mhp
Damascus Cong Christian Ch
Cape Fear Park
Crestwood Mhp
White Cross Seafood
Emerson Waldorf Sch-Kindergart
Antioch Baptist Church
North Chapel Baptist Church
Lake Village Tp
Mannsfield Condominiums
1 health-basedWoodland Park
1 health-basedErwin Road Montessori School
Crawford`S Mhp
Bradshaw`S Mhp
Cedar Cliff Umc
Psm Food Mart
Clover Garden Umc
Timberidge Mhp #1
All resolvedOlde Farm Mobile Court
Bethel Baptist Church
Our Playhouse Preschool
Aqueduct Conference Center
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Carrboro (27516) has more violations than 92% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 59.
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
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.