Water Quality in Rocky Mount, NC (27878)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27878.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 13 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are19 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 78% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,094
Population
13
Water Systems
19
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)
Rocky Mount, City Of
Wilson, City Of
Rocky Mount-New
Sharpsburg, Town Of
All resolvedNew Christian Academy
Gospel Missionary Baptist Ch
Hunts Mhp
Richard T Sharpe Farm
All resolvedSuperstar Motel
Robbins T P
Deans Bar-B-Que
Starlight Motel
Rose Motel
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
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 2023
How Does This Compare?
Rocky Mount (27878) 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, 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.