Water Quality in Durham, NC (27517)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27517.
Active Health Violations
2 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 85% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
29,564
Population
34
Water Systems
32
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (34)
Durham, City Of
All resolvedOrange Water & Sewer Authority
All resolvedParrish Mobile Home Park
Chatham Co-North
1 health-basedDairy Freeze
Carolina Friends School
All resolvedLake Mart Mobil
Acres Of Space Mhp
Pleasant Garden Enterprises
Horseshoe Mobile Estates
1 health-basedDogwood Mhp
All resolvedThe Hills Of Rosemont
All resolved70 East Mobile Acres
Braxton Culler
Lakeview Mobile Estates
All resolvedPizza Inn
William`S Mhp
Sixty-Eight Place At Oak Ridge
Colonial Village
Montessouri Day School
Fiddlestix At Jordan Lake
Monks Commercial Park
All resolvedMetals Usa
All resolvedMt Hermon Bapt Church
All resolvedSouth Atlantic Galvanizing
Trinity Farms S/D
All resolvedCarolantic Park
All resolvedSummerfield Renaissance Center
All resolvedWhite Deer Village
All resolvedThe Ranch Mhp
Shady Wagon Farm
Lake Jordan Mhp
Abundant Life Faith Ministry
Montessori Middle School
All resolvedContaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Durham (27517) has more violations than 85% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 32.
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.