Water Quality in Raleigh, NC (27562)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27562.
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 14 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 75% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,659
Population
23
Water Systems
16
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (23)
Raleigh, City Of
Cary, Town Of
1 health-basedRaleigh City Of
Apex, Town Of
All resolvedHolly Springs, Town Of
All resolvedFuquay-Varina, Town Of
All resolvedChatham Co-North
1 health-basedCp&L-Mayo Rec Area
Harris Nuclear Plant Water System
All resolvedShearon Harris Enr & Env Cntr
Performance Fibers
Myrtles Grill
Farmer Supply-Grocery
Cp&L-Eastern Div Complex
Christian Chapel Ch
James Rest Home
Tony Ballard
New Elam Christian Church
Fat Junior No 2 Grill
Trueloves Grocery
Pine Ridge Mhp
Victors Supply
Cp&L-Wilm Transmission(Market)
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Raleigh (27562) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16.
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.