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Water Quality in Greensboro, NC

253 water systems serving 378,053 people

City Overview

253
Water Systems
378.1K
People Served
272.5 ppb
Avg Lead Level
None
Open Violations
Lead Risk: High Risk

Average lead detection across Greensboro water systems is 272.5 ppb (Elevated). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 13 systems have triggered action level violations.

Violation Summary

Total violations on record14217
Health-based violations538
Lead action level violations13
Open (unresolved) violations0

Water Systems in Greensboro

GREENSBORO, CITY OF
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0241010 · Surface Water
319.6K
served
0.0 ppb
lead
ORANGE CO I-85 RA (N-B)
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0368155 · Groundwater
3.5K
served
No data
lead
Clean
NORTHWEST CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0241536 · Groundwater
2.9K
served
No data
lead
SOUTHEAST CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0241530 · Groundwater
2.5K
served
No data
lead
NORTHERN MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC3041078 · Groundwater
2.4K
served
0.0 ppb
lead
Clean
NORTHEAST CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0241537 · Groundwater
2.1K
served
4.4 ppb
lead
NORTHWEST JR HIGH SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0241612 · Groundwater
1.5K
served
No data
lead
Clean
ADAMS FARM APARTMENTS
Community Water System · PWSID: NC3041032 · Purchased Surface Water
1.3K
served
No data
lead
Clean
SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0241529 · Groundwater
1.0K
served
8.2 ppb
lead
ALAMANCE ELEM SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0241541 · Groundwater
977
served
45.0 ppb
lead
WOODLAKE MHP
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0241148 · Groundwater
957
served
No data
lead
ABBINGTON PLACE APARTMENTS
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0241235 · Purchased Surface Water
914
served
No data
lead
EASTERN GUILFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0241408 · Groundwater
850
served
30.0 ppb
lead
FOREST OAKS COUNTRY CLUB
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0241561 · Groundwater
850
served
No data
lead
SOUTHERN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC3041076 · Groundwater
846
served
0.0 ppb
lead
BRASSFIELD PARK APARTMENTS
Community Water System · PWSID: NC3041001 · Purchased Surface Water
840
served
No data
lead
MONTICELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0241708 · Groundwater
816
served
No data
lead
CAMP RAINBOW
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0195456 · Groundwater
800
served
No data
lead
OAK RIDGE ELEM SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0241535 · Groundwater
790
served
4.8 ppb
lead
THE GLEN APARTMENTS
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0241229 · Purchased Surface Water
774
served
No data
lead

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greensboro tap water safe to drink?

Some water systems in Greensboro have detected elevated lead levels. While municipal treatment meets EPA standards, lead can leach from older home plumbing. Consider using a certified filter if your home was built before 1986.

What is the water quality in Greensboro, North Carolina?

Greensboro has 253 public water systems serving approximately 378,053 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 272.5 ppb. There are 14217 total violations on record.

Does Greensboro have lead in the water?

EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 272.5 ppb across Greensboro's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 13 systems have triggered lead action level violations.

How many water utilities serve Greensboro?

253 public water systems are registered in Greensboro, North Carolina with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 378,053 people.

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