Water Quality in RALEIGH, NC (27609)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27609.

582

Total Violations

23

Health-Based

559

Monitoring / Reporting

569

Resolved

What does this mean?

569 of 582 violations have been resolved. 23 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 559 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 55 Population served: 11,154

Violations Detail (582 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
TTHMMonitoringN/AN/ASep 7, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 19, 2025ActiveN/A
ChlorineMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedEye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
ChlorineMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedEye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
ChlorineMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedEye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJul 20, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)MonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
TTHMMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(264)

TTHM

35

Sep 7Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 19Active

Chlorine

27

Jul 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jul 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jul 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 20Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

02

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Jun 30Active

Public Notice

75

Jun 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 14Resolved

Chlorite

27

May 31Resolved

Chlorite

27

May 31Resolved

Chlorite

27

May 31Resolved

Chlorite

27

May 31Resolved

Chlorite

27

Apr 30Resolved

Chlorite

27

Apr 30Resolved

Chlorite

27

Apr 30Resolved

Chlorite

27

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

HEXACHLOROBENZENE

03

Mar 31Resolved

HEXACHLOROBENZENE

03

Mar 31Resolved

HEXACHLOROBENZENE

03

Mar 31Resolved

HEXACHLOROBENZENE

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE

03

Mar 31Resolved

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Benzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Benzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Benzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Benzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Vinyl chloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Mar 31Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Mar 31Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Mar 31Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Mar 31Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Mar 31Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Mar 31Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Mar 31Resolved

DICHLOROMETHANE

03

Mar 31Resolved

Pentachlorophenol

03

Mar 31Resolved

Pentachlorophenol

03

Mar 31Resolved

Pentachlorophenol

03

Mar 31Resolved

Pentachlorophenol

03

Mar 31Resolved

Chlordane

03

Mar 31Resolved

Chlordane

03

Mar 31Resolved

Chlordane

03

Mar 31Resolved

Chlordane

03

Mar 31Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Xylenes, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE

03

Mar 31Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE

03

Mar 31Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE

03

Mar 31Resolved

ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE

03

Mar 31Resolved

Endrin

03

Mar 31Resolved

Endrin

03

Mar 31Resolved

Endrin

03

Mar 31Resolved

Endrin

03

Mar 31Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

p-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

2,4,5-TP

03

Mar 31Resolved

2,4,5-TP

03

Mar 31Resolved

2,4,5-TP

03

Mar 31Resolved

2,4,5-TP

03

Mar 31Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Atrazine

03

Mar 31Resolved

Atrazine

03

Mar 31Resolved

Atrazine

03

Mar 31Resolved

Atrazine

03

Mar 31Resolved

Radium-226

03

Mar 31Resolved

Radium-226

03

Mar 31Resolved

Radium-226

03

Mar 31Resolved

Radium-226

03

Mar 31Resolved

Radium-228

03

Mar 31Resolved

Radium-228

03

Mar 31Resolved

Radium-228

03

Mar 31Resolved

Radium-228

03

Mar 31Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Trichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Tetrachloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Picloram

03

Mar 31Resolved

Picloram

03

Mar 31Resolved

Picloram

03

Mar 31Resolved

Picloram

03

Mar 31Resolved

Dinoseb

03

Mar 31Resolved

Dinoseb

03

Mar 31Resolved

Dinoseb

03

Mar 31Resolved

Dinoseb

03

Mar 31Resolved

Carbofuran

03

Mar 31Resolved

Carbofuran

03

Mar 31Resolved

Carbofuran

03

Mar 31Resolved

Carbofuran

03

Mar 31Resolved

LASSO

03

Mar 31Resolved

LASSO

03

Mar 31Resolved

LASSO

03

Mar 31Resolved

LASSO

03

Mar 31Resolved

Heptachlor

03

Mar 31Resolved

Heptachlor

03

Mar 31Resolved

Heptachlor

03

Mar 31Resolved

Heptachlor

03

Mar 31Resolved

Heptachlor epoxide

03

Mar 31Resolved

Heptachlor epoxide

03

Mar 31Resolved

Heptachlor epoxide

03

Mar 31Resolved

Heptachlor epoxide

03

Mar 31Resolved

2,4-D

03

Mar 31Resolved

2,4-D

03

Mar 31Resolved

2,4-D

03

Mar 31Resolved

2,4-D

03

Mar 31Resolved

Benzo(a)pyrene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Benzo(a)pyrene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Benzo(a)pyrene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Benzo(a)pyrene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

03

Mar 31Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

03

Mar 31Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

03

Mar 31Resolved

Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Mar 31Resolved

BHC-GAMMA

03

Mar 31Resolved

BHC-GAMMA

03

Mar 31Resolved

BHC-GAMMA

03

Mar 31Resolved

BHC-GAMMA

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

o-Dichlorobenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Methoxychlor

03

Mar 31Resolved

Methoxychlor

03

Mar 31Resolved

Methoxychlor

03

Mar 31Resolved

Methoxychlor

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1-Dichloroethylene

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Mar 31Resolved

1,2-Dichloropropane

03

Mar 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Mar 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Mar 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Mar 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

03

Mar 31Resolved

Toxaphene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Toxaphene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Toxaphene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Toxaphene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Toluene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Toluene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Toluene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Toluene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Ethylbenzene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Styrene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Styrene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Styrene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Styrene

03

Mar 31Resolved

Dalapon

03

Mar 31Resolved

Dalapon

03

Mar 31Resolved

Dalapon

03

Mar 31Resolved

Dalapon

03

Mar 31Resolved

OXAMYL

03

Mar 31Resolved

OXAMYL

03

Mar 31Resolved

OXAMYL

03

Mar 31Resolved

OXAMYL

03

Mar 31Resolved

Simazine

03

Mar 31Resolved

Simazine

03

Mar 31Resolved

Simazine

03

Mar 31Resolved

Simazine

03

Mar 31Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Carbon tetrachloride

03

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Feb 28Resolved

Chlorine

27

Feb 28Resolved

Chlorine

27

Feb 28Resolved

Chlorine

27

Feb 28Resolved

TTHM

35

Feb 25Active

TTHM

35

Feb 25Active

TTHM

35

Feb 25Active

TTHM

35

Feb 25Active

Chlorite

27

Jan 31Resolved

Chlorite

27

Jan 31Resolved

Chlorite

27

Jan 31Resolved

Chlorite

27

Jan 31Resolved

Chlorite

27

Jan 31Resolved

2024(113)

Chlordane

03

Dec 31Resolved

Chlordane

03

Dec 31Resolved

Chlordane

03

Dec 31Resolved

Chlordane

03

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorite

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorite

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorite

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorite

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorite

27

Dec 31Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

Chlorine

27

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Jun 30Active

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 8Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 8Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 8Resolved

How Does This Compare?

RALEIGH (27609) has 582 recorded violations, including 23 health-based. 13 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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.

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