Water Quality in Raleigh, NC (27529)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27529.
Active Health Violations
9 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 94% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
55,242
Population
95
Water Systems
76
Violations (5yr)
9
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (95)
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
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) ✓
Garner, Town Of
Purchased surface water 18,000 people served
0 violations
Preston Reserve Apartments
Purchased surface water 885 people served
0 violations
Woodlands @ Wakefield Plantati
Purchased surface water 885 people served
0 violations
East Garner Jr High School
Groundwater 850 people served
0 violations
Deerchase S/D
1 health-based Groundwater 757 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Gatewood Sd
Groundwater 550 people served
0 violations
Kangaroo Store And Gas# 3479
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Deerfield Park S/D
1 health-based Groundwater 440 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Mt Auburn Elem School
Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations
Bryan Wood Apartments
Purchased surface water 328 people served
0 violations
Millstone S/D
1 health-based Groundwater 272 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Glen Creek
1 health-based Groundwater 229 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Crestwood Baptist Church
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Greens Garner Grill
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Norris Bait & Tackle
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Windsor Lake S/D
Groundwater 173 people served
0 violations
Lord Of Life Lutheran Ch
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Garner Church Of God
All resolved Groundwater 150 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Palmer Mem Fwb Ch
Groundwater 118 people served
0 violations
Harrison Ridge Subdivision
1 health-based Groundwater 117 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Payne`S Landing Sd
Groundwater 117 people served
0 violations
The Way
All resolved Groundwater 115 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Pebblestone-Fairstone
Groundwater 113 people served
0 violations
Sweetwater S/D
1 health-based Groundwater 110 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Cleveland Mhp
All resolved Groundwater 107 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Variety Pick Up
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Wakefield South
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Lkq Carolina
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Lonnie Poole`S Country Cupbrd
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Mt Herman Christian Church
All resolved Groundwater 85 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Good Samaritan Bapt
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Eagle Crest Golf Course
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Wildwood Fwb Church
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
New Bethel Baptist Church
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Loop Rd Grocery
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Christy'S Dancexplosion
All resolved Groundwater 75 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Variety Pic-Up Market No 24
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Little John Acres
1 health-based Groundwater 63 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Garner Animal Hosp
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Rolling Acres Mhp
Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations
Shilon Baptist Church
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Garner Auto Parts
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
The Melting Pot
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Fuente De Salvacion
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Randy'S Meats
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Miami Sub
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Star Flite Self Service Gas
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Midway Mhp
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Last Chance Tavern
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Creeca Road Apts
Groundwater 44 people served
0 violations
Good Honey Bears Daycare
Groundwater 43 people served
0 violations
Country Squire Rest
Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations
South Raleigh Bible Church
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Auburn Christian Church
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Char-Lynn Apts
Groundwater 38 people served
0 violations
Hwy 70 East Auto Park
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Thompson`S Daycare & Preschool
Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations
Yeargans Day Care
Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations
White Flag At Deerchase S/D
1 health-based Groundwater 26 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Coats & Coats Country Store
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
C R Fish Const Co
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Shoe Hut
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
M B Smiths Grocery
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
The Rand-Bryan House
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Capitol Cycle Supply
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Midway Tire Co
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Goodmark Foods
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
K'S Commodities
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Birch Valley Florist And Gifts
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Auto Marine
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
R W Moore Equipment
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Rays Grocery
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Peddler'S Village
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mangum Textile
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Eason Nursey
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Middleton Mh Court
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Country Curtains
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mt Zion Umc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Garner Auction & Salvage
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Auburn House Antiques
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Garner Country Club
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Rock Dell Trailer Park
Groundwater 0
0 violations
New Bethel Baptist Church
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Swift Creek Mini Mart
All resolved Groundwater 0
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Centennial Park
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Thompson Road Park
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
23 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
14 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
14 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
9 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
4 violations
Has active
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
4 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
2 violations
All resolved
Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleMonitoring
Monitoring for chemicals formed during water treatment disinfection.
1 violation
Has active
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit0 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jul 2024
How Does This Compare?
Raleigh (27529) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 76.
Fewer violations 94th 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.