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Water Quality in Raleigh, NC

562 water systems serving 882,948 people

City Overview

562
Water Systems
882.9K
People Served
13.5 ppb
Avg Lead Level
None
Open Violations
Lead Risk: Elevated

Average lead detection across Raleigh water systems is 13.5 ppb (Moderate). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 16 systems have triggered action level violations.

Violation Summary

Total violations on record21384
Health-based violations1080
Lead action level violations16
Open (unresolved) violations0

Water Systems in Raleigh

RALEIGH, CITY OF
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0392010 · Surface Water
640.0K
served
0.0 ppb
lead
RALEIGH CITY OF
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0392015 · Surface Water
160.0K
served
No data
lead
Clean
STONEBRIDGE S/D
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0392287 · Groundwater
2.5K
served
No data
lead
Clean
VANCE CO WATER DISTRICT PHASE 1
Community Water System · PWSID: NC4091008 · Purchased Surface Water
1.6K
served
30.0 ppb
lead
WALNUT CREEK APARTMENTS
Community Water System · PWSID: NC4392165 · Purchased Surface Water
1.5K
served
No data
lead
MIDDLESEX WATER SYSTEM
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0464050 · Groundwater
1.4K
served
0.0 ppb
lead
VANCE CO WATER DISTRICT PHASE 2
Community Water System · PWSID: NC4091010 · Purchased Surface Water
1.4K
served
0.0 ppb
lead
WEST LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC4392404 · Groundwater
1.3K
served
42.0 ppb
lead
VANCE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT - KITTRELL
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0291015 · Purchased Surface Water
1.3K
served
0.0 ppb
lead
NEUSE CROSSING S/D
Community Water System · PWSID: NC4392104 · Groundwater
1.1K
served
No data
lead
JEFFREYS GROVE SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0392876 · Groundwater
1.1K
served
No data
lead
Clean
SPRINGDALE ESTATE
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0392194 · Groundwater
1.1K
served
No data
lead
Clean
EAST WAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0392514 · Groundwater
1.1K
served
27.0 ppb
lead
GREENBRIER ESTATES S/D
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0392136 · Groundwater
1.1K
served
No data
lead
HOLLAND UMC ANNEX
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC4092030 · Groundwater
1.0K
served
No data
lead
BAYLEAF BAPTIST CHURCH
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0392500 · Groundwater
1.0K
served
No data
lead
WM B UMSTEAD ST PK-REEDY CREEK
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0392719 · Groundwater
1.0K
served
No data
lead
Clean
ASHLEY PARK @ BRIAR CREEK APTS
Community Water System · PWSID: NC4092046 · Purchased Surface Water
950
served
No data
lead
Clean
MIDWAY BAPTIST CHURCH & SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0392762 · Groundwater
900
served
No data
lead
Clean
CUMBERLAND COVE APARTMENTS
Community Water System · PWSID: NC4092010 · Purchased Surface Water
900
served
No data
lead

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raleigh tap water safe to drink?

Raleigh 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 Raleigh, North Carolina?

Raleigh has 562 public water systems serving approximately 882,948 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 13.5 ppb. There are 21384 total violations on record.

Does Raleigh have lead in the water?

EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 13.5 ppb across Raleigh's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 16 systems have triggered lead action level violations.

How many water utilities serve Raleigh?

562 public water systems are registered in Raleigh, North Carolina with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 882,948 people.

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