Water Quality: Camp Lejeune, NC
4 water systems • 69,500 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Camp Lejeune is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 69,500 people, and has 7 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Camp Lejeune's violation count is 94% below the national average for North Carolina. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts.
Contaminants Found
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Water Systems Serving Camp Lejeune
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USMC LEJEUNE--HADNOT POINT | NC0467041 | Groundwater | 37,500 | 1 |
| USMC LEJEUNE--HOLCOMB BLVD | NC0467043 | Groundwater | 17,000 | 2 |
| USMC LEJEUNE--NEW RIVER AIR ST | NC0467042 | Groundwater | 11,500 | 1 |
| USMC LEJEUNE--RIFLE RANGE | NC0467046 | Groundwater | 3,500 | 3 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.