Water Quality: Fuquay-Varina, NC
3 water systems • 43,183 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Fuquay-Varina is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 43,183 people, and has 67 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. Fuquay-Varina's violation count is 45% below the national average for North Carolina. Contaminants associated with violations include E. coli.
Contaminants Found
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Water Systems Serving Fuquay-Varina
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUQUAY-VARINA, TOWN OF | NC0392055 | Surface Water | 42,954 | 20 |
| COUNTRY CREEK S/D | NC0392092 | Groundwater | 176 | 46 |
| GRAYSTONE S/D | NC4092139 | Surface Water | 53 | 1 |
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.