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Durham, City Of

Durham, North Carolina · PWSID: NC0332010

C
Water Safety Score
78/100
322,083
Population Served
Surface water
Source Type
0
Health Violations
0
Contaminant Exceedances

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelMCL (Limit)StatusSample Date
Chlorine2 ppm4 ppmWithin LimitJun 1, 2018
Total Coliform (TCR)2.5 % positive5 % positiveWithin LimitJul 1, 2020

Violation History

Chlorine
MonitoringJun 1, 2018 - Jul 1, 2018
Resolved
Enforcement: 2570943
Chlorine
MonitoringJun 1, 2018 - Jul 1, 2018
Resolved
Enforcement: 2570943
Total Coliform (TCR)
Treatment TechniqueJul 1, 2020 - Oct 27, 2020
Resolved
Enforcement: 2570944
Total Coliform (TCR)
Treatment TechniqueJul 1, 2020 - Oct 27, 2020
Resolved
Enforcement: 2570944
Total Coliform (TCR)
Treatment TechniqueJul 1, 2021 - Oct 14, 2021
Resolved
Enforcement: 2570945
Total Coliform (TCR)
Treatment TechniqueJul 1, 2021 - Oct 14, 2021
Resolved
Enforcement: 2570945
Contaminant 8000
MonitoringFeb 11, 2023 - Feb 14, 2023
Resolved
Enforcement: 2570950
Contaminant 8000
MonitoringFeb 11, 2023 - Feb 14, 2023
Resolved
Enforcement: 2570949
Contaminant 8000
MonitoringFeb 11, 2023 - Feb 14, 2023
Resolved
Enforcement: 2570950

Frequently Asked Questions

Durham, City Of has a Water Safety Score of C (78/100). The system serves 322,083 people and has 0 health violations on record. Check the contaminant table above for specific detected substances.

Durham, 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.