Water Quality in Raleigh, NC (27587)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27587.
Active Health Violations
5 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 93% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
82,886
Population
84
Water Systems
67
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (84)
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 resolvedFranklin County Water & Sewer
3 health-basedWake Forest, Town Of
South Granville Wtr&Sewer Authority
Falls Lake Sra-Holly Point
All resolvedFaith Harvest
Woodland Baptist Church
All resolvedCamp Kanata
Rollingview State Park
All resolvedGrace Assembly Of God
All resolvedWest Johnston Mobile Acres S/D
Corinth United Ch Of Christ
All resolvedWellington Mhp
Keith S/D
Bud`S Tavern And Grill
All resolvedFalls Of Neuse Phc
South Breeze Mhp
Mount Bethel Worship Center
Capital City Service Center
Falls Lake Sra - Beaver Dam
All resolvedWake Forest Golf Club
Wake Union Bapt Ch
Ridgecrest Bapt Ch
Oak Grove Baptist Church
Shearon'S Grill
Mt Sinai Ch
Falls Church Of God
Christ Chapel
Burlington Mills Water
A C Murray
Jones Service Stat & Groc
New Light Bapt Ch
Clover Leaf S/D
Riverbend S/D
Evans Grove Baptist Church
Falls Lake Sra - Bw Wells
All resolved98 Food Mart
Brevofield Golf Links
Bennys Grade A Grill
Tc Ironhorse
Bostrom Ford Inc
Imagination Station Academy, Llc
1 health-basedBland Ray Grocery
Atlas Ray'S Store
James Keith Grocery
Lyon Mini Mart
Yorkshire Center
L R Rays Groc
Nello Teer--Rock Quarry
Mackie Boats Inc
Tarheel Vet Supply
Frazier Store Inc
Hortons Grocery
M N Perrys Grocery
Perry'S Groc & Ser
Chalks Grocery
A A Chalks Gro
Falls Lake Sra- Sandling Beach
All resolvedFalls Lake Maintenance Area
Covenant Hope Church
Hollingsworth Auto Sales
Wake Forest Animal Hospital
Scotchman 193
Crenshaw Manor
Paralees Grill
Starlite Motel
Rays Grocery & Ser
Falls Lake Sra - Hwy 50 Boat Launch
All resolvedCrenshaw Monor S/D
Falls Lake Management Center
Harvest Moon Trading Company
Builders`S First Source
Lake Forest Estates
Burlington Industries-Wake Fin
Keith'S Corner Cafe
Woodland Chapel Baptist Ch
All resolvedChestnut Grove Baptist
New Light Church Of God
Sandy Plains Mini Mart
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Raleigh (27587) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 67.
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
Activated Carbon Filter
Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.
Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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.