A95/100
RALEIGH, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 640,000 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0392010
Violations
5
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About RALEIGH, CITY OF
Is RALEIGH, CITY OF water safe to drink?
RALEIGH, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (95/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has RALEIGH, CITY OF detected?
76 contaminants were tested in RALEIGH, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does RALEIGH, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, RALEIGH, CITY OF has 5 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MR.
How many people does RALEIGH, CITY OF serve?
RALEIGH, CITY OF serves approximately 640,000 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Raleigh.
What type of water does RALEIGH, CITY OF provide?
RALEIGH, CITY OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NC0392010.
How does RALEIGH, CITY OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
RALEIGH, CITY OF scores 95/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.