Water Quality in Charlotte, NC
827 water systems serving 1,768,777 people
City Overview
Average lead detection across Charlotte water systems is 5.6 ppb (Moderate). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 13 systems have triggered action level violations.
Violation Summary
| Total violations on record | 34692 |
| Health-based violations | 1899 |
| Lead action level violations | 13 |
| Open (unresolved) violations | 0 |
Water Systems in Charlotte
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Charlotte tap water safe to drink?
Charlotte 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 Charlotte, North Carolina?
Charlotte has 827 public water systems serving approximately 1,768,777 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 5.6 ppb. There are 34692 total violations on record.
Does Charlotte have lead in the water?
EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 5.6 ppb across Charlotte's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 13 systems have triggered lead action level violations.
How many water utilities serve Charlotte?
827 public water systems are registered in Charlotte, North Carolina with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 1,768,777 people.