Water Quality in Washington, NC (27962)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 27962.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 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 3 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 53% of US ZIP codes.

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

7,043

Population

23

Water Systems

5

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (23)

Beaufort Co Northside Regional Water

Purchased groundwater 22,405 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Washington County Water System

1 health-based
Groundwater 6,693 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Plymouth Water System

1 health-based
Groundwater 3,243 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Washington Co--Creswell

Purchased groundwater 1,400 people served
0 violations

Washington Co--Roper

Purchased groundwater 1,042 people served
0 violations

Domtar Paper Company - Pulp & Paper

Groundwater 450 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Weyerhaeuser-Southern Lumber

Groundwater 185 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Freemans 64 Trailer Park

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Spencer'S Trailer Park

Groundwater 112 people served
0 violations

Weyerhaeuser Paper-Wood Shop

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Domtar Paper Company - Rec/Picnic Hut

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Beasley Tp

Groundwater 64 people served
0 violations

Dot-Martin Co Maint Yard

Groundwater 56 people served
0 violations

Freeman Trailer Park

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Dot-Creswell Maint Yd

Groundwater 46 people served
0 violations

Sexton'S Trailer Park

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Grace Baptist Church & Academy

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Bubba`S Bountiful Blessing Learning Acad

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Domtar Paper Company - Wood Yard

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Domtar Resource Bldg

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Country Corner

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Domtar Paper Co - Mobile Equipment

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Roanoke Development Ct

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
4 violations
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 2025

How Does This Compare?

Washington (27962) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5.

Fewer violations 53th 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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