Water Quality: Kinston, NC
2 water systems • 42,969 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Kinston is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 42,969 people, and has 20 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. Kinston's violation count is 84% below the national average for North Carolina.
Water Systems Serving Kinston
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KINSTON, CITY OF | NC0454010 | Surface Water | 27,475 | 6 |
| NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP | NC0454025 | Surface Water | 15,494 | 14 |
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.