Water Quality in Durham, NC (27702)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27702.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 8 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are8 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 62% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8
Water Systems
8
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)
Kerley Gardens
R S Mangum
Macke Company
Nello Teer--Princeton Plt Rent
Flowers Mhp
Gulf--Hwy 64 East
Pecorn Interstate Gulf
Hillsborough Business Systems
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
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?
Durham (27702) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.