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Water Quality in Durham, NC

226 water systems serving 448,531 people

City Overview

226
Water Systems
448.5K
People Served
1.2 ppb
Avg Lead Level
None
Open Violations
Lead Risk: Caution

Average lead detection across Durham water systems is 1.2 ppb (Low). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 1 system have triggered action level violations.

Violation Summary

Total violations on record14060
Health-based violations438
Lead action level violations1
Open (unresolved) violations0

Water Systems in Durham

DURHAM, CITY OF
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0332010 · Surface Water
322.1K
served
0.0 ppb
lead
PARRISH MOBILE HOME PARK
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0332427 · Groundwater
54.8K
served
No data
lead
Clean
DAIRY FREEZE
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0332421 · Groundwater
18.3K
served
No data
lead
Clean
THE COUNTRY STORE
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0332415 · Groundwater
7.8K
served
No data
lead
Clean
C C DICKSON CONSTRUCTION CO
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0332412 · Groundwater
6.0K
served
No data
lead
Clean
SMITH BROTHERS RITE QUIK
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0332401 · Groundwater
5.4K
served
No data
lead
Clean
CARRINGTON JR HI SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0332445 · Groundwater
1.2K
served
No data
lead
Clean
GOINS PET SHOP
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0332413 · Groundwater
1.0K
served
No data
lead
Clean
KING COLE JUMBO
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0332452 · Groundwater
1.0K
served
No data
lead
Clean
TOMMYS MINI MART
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0332497 · Groundwater
1.0K
served
No data
lead
Clean
LITTLE REBEL GROCERY
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0332503 · Groundwater
1.0K
served
No data
lead
Clean
OAK GROVE ELEM SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0332435 · Groundwater
840
served
No data
lead
Clean
COLONY SUBDIVISION
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0332487 · Groundwater
800
served
No data
lead
Clean
THE BELMONT APTS
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0332147 · Purchased Surface Water
750
served
No data
lead
Clean
LODGE AT SOUTHPOINT APTS
Community Water System · PWSID: NC4032009 · Purchased Surface Water
732
served
No data
lead
FOXFIRE APARTMENTS
Community Water System · PWSID: NC4032005 · Purchased Surface Water
600
served
No data
lead
DAYS INN OF AMERICA
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0332404 · Groundwater
550
served
No data
lead
Clean
WATERFORD VILLAGE APARTMENTS
Community Water System · PWSID: NC4032004 · Purchased Surface Water
541
served
No data
lead
ALTA CREST APARTMENTS
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0332143 · Purchased Surface Water
526
served
No data
lead
THE HAMPTONS APARTMENTS
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0332144 · Purchased Surface Water
500
served
No data
lead

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Durham tap water safe to drink?

Durham 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 Durham, North Carolina?

Durham has 226 public water systems serving approximately 448,531 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 1.2 ppb. There are 14060 total violations on record.

Does Durham have lead in the water?

EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 1.2 ppb across Durham's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 1 system have triggered lead action level violations.

How many water utilities serve Durham?

226 public water systems are registered in Durham, North Carolina with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 448,531 people.

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