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WaterSafety

Greensboro, City Of

Greensboro, North Carolina · PWSID: NC0241010

C
Water Safety Score
75/100
319,588
Population Served
Surface water
Source Type
0
Health Violations
0
Contaminant Exceedances

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelMCL (Limit)StatusSample Date
Chlorine2 ppm4 ppmWithin LimitNov 1, 2022
Combined Filter Effluent0.5 NTU1 NTUWithin LimitJan 1, 2025

Violation History

Contaminant 8000
MonitoringMay 11, 2017 - May 18, 2017
Resolved
Enforcement: 323
Contaminant 8000
MonitoringMay 11, 2017 - May 18, 2017
Resolved
Enforcement: 323
Contaminant 8000
MonitoringMay 11, 2017 - May 18, 2017
Resolved
Enforcement: 323
Chlorine
MonitoringNov 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022
Resolved
Enforcement: 328
Chlorine
MonitoringNov 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022
Resolved
Enforcement: 328
Chlorine
MonitoringNov 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022
Resolved
Enforcement: 326
Chlorine
MonitoringNov 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022
Resolved
Enforcement: 328
Chlorine
MonitoringNov 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022
Resolved
Enforcement: 326
Combined Filter Effluent
Treatment TechniqueJan 1, 2025 - Sep 2, 2025
Resolved
Enforcement: 331

Frequently Asked Questions

Greensboro, City Of has a Water Safety Score of C (75/100). The system serves 319,588 people and has 0 health violations on record. Check the contaminant table above for specific detected substances.

Greensboro, City Of has 0 contaminant exceedances above EPA health guidelines. See the full contaminant detection table above for all tested substances and their levels relative to legal limits and health guidelines.

The Water Safety Score (0-100, grades A through F) is based on contaminant levels relative to legal limits, health guideline exceedances, violation history, and enforcement actions. Higher scores indicate fewer concerns.

If your water system has violations, request the Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, consider getting an independent water test from a certified lab, and look into certified water filters for specific contaminants of concern. For lead, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking.

Sources: EPA SDWIS, EWG Tap Water Database
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Water quality data sourced from EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Safety scores are calculated based on contaminant levels, violations, and enforcement history. This is not a substitute for your utility's official Consumer Confidence Report.