Greensboro Water Quality

North Carolina

Health Violations

The tap water in Greensboro, North Carolina is served by 7 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 321,041 people. 3 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

7
Water Systems
321,041
Population Served
3
Total Violations
3
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Greensboro, North Carolina is delivered through 7 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 321,041 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Greensboro shows 3 total violations across all 7 systems, of which 3 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 5200. 34 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the North Carolina drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
GREENSBORO, CITY OF 319,588 0 Clean
QUARTERSTONE FARM/COUNTRY XING 683 1 Health
HUNTINGTON WOODS MHP 300 0 Clean
CIRCLE M MHP 195 0 Clean
CEDAR PARK MHP 112 1 Health
MEADOWS AT QUARTERSTONE S/D 112 1 Health
O`HENRY MHP 51 0 Clean

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17

TRI Facilities in Greensboro

Facility Total Releases
Aurorium LLC - Greensboro 216.9K lbs
Sherwin-Williams Co 168.6K lbs
Sherwin-Williams Co 96.9K lbs
Qorvo US Inc. 76.0K lbs
Solenis LLC 73.5K lbs
Itg Brands 68.1K lbs
Highline Warren Llc.- Greensboro 63.2K lbs
Stockhausen Superabsorber LLC 58.1K lbs
Hallstar Greensboro LLC 35.5K lbs
Ppg Industries Greensboro Powder 29.9K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greensboro, North Carolina water safe to drink?
Greensboro is served by 7 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 321,041 people. 3 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Greensboro have?
Greensboro water systems have a total of 3 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 3 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Greensboro water?
Health-based violations for Greensboro water systems include the following contaminants: 5200. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Greensboro?
7 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Greensboro, North Carolina, collectively covering approximately 321,041 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Greensboro get its drinking water?
Greensboro's water supply comes from 7 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Greensboro?
Yes, 34 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Greensboro, North Carolina, reporting a combined 909.7K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial