Water Quality in Chapel Hill, NC
96 water systems serving 11,278 people
City Overview
Average lead detection across Chapel Hill water systems is 5.0 ppb (Moderate). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 3 systems have triggered action level violations.
Violation Summary
| Total violations on record | 10698 |
| Health-based violations | 523 |
| Lead action level violations | 3 |
| Open (unresolved) violations | 0 |
Water Systems in Chapel Hill
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chapel Hill tap water safe to drink?
Chapel Hill tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.
What is the water quality in Chapel Hill, North Carolina?
Chapel Hill has 96 public water systems serving approximately 11,278 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 5.0 ppb. There are 10698 total violations on record.
Does Chapel Hill have lead in the water?
EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 5.0 ppb across Chapel Hill's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 3 systems have triggered lead action level violations.
How many water utilities serve Chapel Hill?
96 public water systems are registered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 11,278 people.