Fluoride in North Carolina Drinking Water — 33 Viola...
EPA data analysis for fluoride in North Carolina drinking water systems
ZipCheckup tracks Fluoride in North Carolina drinking water: 0 ZIP codes with detected levels on record. 33 ZIP codes exceed the EPA limit (4.0 mg/L (MCL) / 2.0 mg/L (SMCL)). Fluoride carries a moderate health-risk designation.
Fluoride Contamination in North Carolina
ZipCheckup analyzed EPA enforcement records across 738 ZIP codes in North Carolina. 33 ZIP codes have fluoride-related violations on record.
The violation rate for fluoride in North Carolina is 4.5% of all ZIP codes — roughly in line with the national average.
EPA Standard for Fluoride
The EPA maximum contaminant level (MCL) for fluoride is 4.0 mg/L (MCL) / 2.0 mg/L (SMCL), governed by the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. Water systems that exceed this limit must take corrective action and notify consumers.
Health Effects of Fluoride
At levels above the EPA MCL of 4 mg/L, fluoride can cause skeletal fluorosis (bone pain, joint stiffness). The secondary standard of 2 mg/L is set to prevent dental fluorosis in children. At levels used in water fluoridation (0.7 mg/L), fluoride helps prevent tooth decay.
How to Remove Fluoride From Drinking Water
The most effective treatment for fluoride removal is Reverse Osmosis or Activated Alumina. Look for filters certified under NSF 58 standards.
Check Your ZIP Code
Use the ZipCheckup water quality search to see fluoride data for your specific water system in North Carolina.