Chapel Hill, North Carolina: Is the Tap Water Safe to Drink?
2026 EPA water quality data for 42 community water systems serving 5,548+ residents. See violations, PFAS results, lead test results, and safety grades — free.
Is Chapel Hill Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Chapel Hill has 42 community water systems. 36 of 42 graded systems meet all EPA standards (grade A or B), while 6 have recorded violations. No active health-based violations are currently open. Check individual system reports below for specifics.
Chapel Hill Water Quality Overview
Chapel Hill, North Carolina is served by 42 community water systems providing water to approximately 5,548 residents. These systems draw from groundwater sources. Chapel Hill water systems have recorded 80 health-based violations in their history, though none are currently active. Including monitoring and reporting violations, there are 855 total violations on record.
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Chapel Hill Drinking Water: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chapel Hill, North Carolina tap water safe to drink?
Chapel Hill has 42 community water systems. 36 of 42 graded systems meet all EPA standards (grade A or B), while 6 have recorded violations. No active health-based violations are currently open. Check individual system reports below for specifics.
How many water utilities serve Chapel Hill, North Carolina?
42 community water systems serve Chapel Hill, North Carolina, providing water to approximately 5,548 people. Different neighborhoods may be served by different utilities. Enter your ZIP code at the top to find your specific provider.
Does Chapel Hill tap water have lead?
Lead in drinking water typically enters from old pipes and fixtures inside homes and buildings, not from the treatment plant. The EPA requires water systems to monitor for lead under the Lead and Copper Rule. Click any water system above to see its most recent 90th-percentile lead test results. Homes built before 1986 are most likely to have lead plumbing components.
What contaminants have been found in Chapel Hill drinking water?
EPA violation records for Chapel Hill water systems are listed on each utility's report page. Common regulated contaminants include disinfection byproducts (TTHMs, HAA5), coliform bacteria, nitrates, and lead. Click any utility above to see its full violation history going back 10 years.
How do I find out which water company serves my address in Chapel Hill?
Enter your Chapel Hill ZIP code in the search box at the top of this page. ClearWater will identify the specific water system serving your area and show you its EPA violation history, lead test results, and an overall safety grade. You can also check your water bill or your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).