Water Quality in Goldsboro, NC (27830)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27830.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 16 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 78% of US ZIP codes.

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

4,006

Population

8

Water Systems

19

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

Wilson, City Of

Surface water 50,001 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Wayne Water Districts

1 health-based
Groundwater 39,403 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Goldsboro, City Of

Surface water 34,959 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Wayne Water Districts Purchase

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 16,302 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Fremont, Town Of

1 health-based
Purchased groundwater 1,265 people served
10 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Eureka, Town Of

Groundwater 389 people served
0 violations

Rays Bar-B-Q

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Aycock Migrant Camp

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
6 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Goldsboro (27830) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 19.

Fewer violations 78th 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.

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

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.

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