Water Quality in Raleigh, NC (27616)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27616.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 20 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 79% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

63,520

Population

25

Water Systems

21

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

Loading map...

Water Systems Serving This Area (25)

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

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)

Green Spring Valley Mhc

Purchased surface water 783 people served
0 violations

Foxhall Village Mhc

Purchased surface water 770 people served
0 violations

Cheviot Hills Golf Course

Groundwater 750 people served
0 violations

Courtney Place Apartments

Purchased surface water 508 people served
0 violations

Homestead Village Mhp

Purchased surface water 468 people served
0 violations

Stony Brook North Mhc

Purchased surface water 425 people served
0 violations

St Matthews Baptist Church

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Charles Brown Catering

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Jeffreys Ii

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Mitchell Mill Grocery

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Wake Crossroads Bapt Ch-New

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Raleigh North Christian Center

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Sundance Cafe

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Wake Crossroads Bapt Ch-Old

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Buffaloe Lanes North

All resolved
Groundwater 75 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Neuse Tile Service

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Wards Grocery Service

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Community Baptist Church

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Mario`S Mini Mart

All resolved
Groundwater 30 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

11 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

3 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

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 (27616) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 21.

Fewer violations 79th 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.

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Check Another ZIP Code