Water Quality in CARY, NC (27518)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27518.

246

Total Violations

0

Health-Based

246

Monitoring / Reporting

237

Resolved

What does this mean?

237 of 246 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 246 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 10 Population served: 3,821

Violations Detail (246 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 19, 2025ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ANov 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ANov 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ANov 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ANov 10, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ANov 10, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ANov 10, 2024ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(2)

Public Notice

75

Aug 19Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

2024(45)

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Nov 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Nov 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Nov 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Nov 10Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Sep 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Sep 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Sep 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Sep 30Active

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 16Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 16Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 10Resolved

How Does This Compare?

CARY (27518) has 246 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 9 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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