City of Raleigh
EPA ID: NC0392010 · 650,000 people served · 24 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Raleigh (NC0392010): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Across every monitored period in the past five years, City of Raleigh reported no EPA violations for its service population of 650,000.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Raleigh Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The City of Raleigh serves a community with a median household income of $92,703 and an estimated 847,471 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Raleigh's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 108 detections recorded. 24 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in North Carolina
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
City of Raleigh, (EPA ID: NC0392010) is a community water system in North Carolina that serves approximately 650,000 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 24 ZIP codes across 8 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (61/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 15 of 24 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by NC or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 27518 - Cary
- 27529 - Garner
- 27560 - Morrisville
- 27571 - Rolesville
- 27587 - Wake Forest
- 27596 - Youngsville
- 27601 - Raleigh
- 27603 - Raleigh
- 27604 - Raleigh
- 27605 - Raleigh
- 27606 - Raleigh
- 27607 - Raleigh
- 27608 - Raleigh
- 27609 - Raleigh
- 27610 - Raleigh
- 27612 - Raleigh
- 27613 - Raleigh
- 27614 - Raleigh
- 27615 - Raleigh
- 27616 - Raleigh
- 27617 - Raleigh
- 27695 - Raleigh
- 27697 - Raleigh
- 27703 - Durham
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Raleigh (NC0392010) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Raleigh water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Raleigh in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does City of Raleigh serve?
City of Raleigh serves approximately 650,000 people across 24 ZIP codes in North Carolina.
Where does City of Raleigh get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Raleigh, NC: Serves 650K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nc0392010/
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