Water Quality in Raleigh, NC (27540)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27540.

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.

47,771

Population

16

Water Systems

17

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)

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)

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)

Chatham Co-North

1 health-based
Surface water 23,088 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Country Lake Estates Mh S/D

Groundwater 240 people served
0 violations

Wilbon Community Mart

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Evans Grocery & Grill

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Friendly Grocery

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mckoy Hair Clinic

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

G & G Produce

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Farm House Gro

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

The New School Inc

All resolved
Groundwater 0
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

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
3 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

3 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Raleigh (27540) 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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