Water Quality in Rocky Mount, NC (27880)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27880.

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 9 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.

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

3,953

Population

17

Water Systems

10

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (17)

Rocky Mount, City Of

Surface water 55,891 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Wilson, City Of

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

Rocky Mount-New

Surface water 40,000 people served
0 violations

Sims, Town Of

1 health-based
Groundwater 440 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Marsh Swamp Church

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Nobles Chapel Baptist Church

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Hocutt Farms Mlc #3

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

New Sandy Hill Fwb Church

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Zelenka Nursery-Cgt01 Field

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Glovers Save On Gas

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Ronnie Lamm Farms Mlc

All resolved
Groundwater 40 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Sharp Farm

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Tri Steel, Inc.

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

Glovers Grocery

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Rock Ridge Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Hocutt Farms Mlc #2

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Rock Ridge Campground No 2

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
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?

Rocky Mount (27880) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.

Fewer violations 67th 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.

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

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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