Water Quality in Raleigh, NC (27597)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27597.
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 86% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
30,184
Population
89
Water Systems
35
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (89)
Raleigh, City Of
Cary, Town Of
1 health-basedRaleigh City Of
Johnston Co-West
All resolvedApex, Town Of
All resolvedRocky Mount, City Of
Holly Springs, Town Of
All resolvedFuquay-Varina, Town Of
All resolvedRocky Mount-New
Clayton, Town Of
Franklin County Water & Sewer
3 health-basedJohnston Co-East
All resolvedZebulon, Town Of
Hidden Cove Mhp
Good Hope Baptist Church
All resolvedPilot Baptist Church
Beulah Christian Baptist Church
All resolvedZebulon Country Club
All resolvedDevil Dog Mfg Company
Carl J Dixion
Kids Educational Center Inc No 1
Pine Ridge Baptist Church
Union Hope Baptist Church
Corinth Baptist Church
Longs Food Mart
M W Shaw
Pearce Baptist Church
Ernies Restaurant
Poplar Spring Baptist Church
Pilot Baptist Daycare
1 health-basedMassey Grocery
Pilot Baptist Church Flc
Little River Grocery
Elizabeth Williams
Merry Grove Bapt Ch
Watkin`S Mhp
Tabernacle Baptist Church
All resolvedSpring Side Apartments
New Hope Christian Church
Union Chapel Bapt Ch
Azalea Mhp
Montague`S At The Fork
Todd'S Mhp
Gold Valley Ch-God Of Prophecy
County Line Grocery & Grill
New Life Comm Ch Of Zebulon
Mitchells Barbecue
Country Kitchen Restaurant
Good Times Country Tavern
Creech Boys Store
Jeffreys Mhp
Community Recreation
Olive'S Serv Sta
Stallings Store
Mayon Duke
The Church Of God
Gator`S Sports Bar
Jackie M Perry
Oliver Service Station
Beavers Chapel United Church
Walt'S Food Mart
J W Perry
Bunn'S Mhp
Pilot Med Office
Harold Jeffreys Mlc#412
James Lee-Mlc 407
Variety Pick-Up Store
Maude Buchannan
Eds Pantry
O B Gay Store
J & R Milling Co
Cecil Hopkins Oil Co
T L Vann Store
A V Eason'S Gro
Hales Chapel Baptist
Charles Congletons Gro
O C Pearce
Lola Richards
Devil Dog Mfg Company
Baxter Hopkins Store
Community Groc & Grill
Luther J Moulds
F B Gordan
Bible Baptist Church
Pilot Fire Dept
Five County Kartway
E D Privette Motel
Pilot Communication Center
Social Plains Baptist Church
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
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 2025
How Does This Compare?
Raleigh (27597) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 35.
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.