Water Quality: Elon, NC
3 water systems • 13,867 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Elon is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 13,867 people, and has 289 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 3 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Elon's violation count is 138% above 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 Elon
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELON, TOWN OF | NC0201025 | Surface Water | 11,350 | 102 |
| OSSIPEE TOWN OF | NC0201123 | Surface Water | 2,390 | 39 |
| COUNTRY CLUB MHP | NC0201105 | Groundwater | 127 | 148 |
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.