Tap-ThatOpen the app

North Carolina

It depends on the town. 186 of 280 listed water systems in North Carolina, United States are low risk (66.4%).

Covers community water systems serving 3,300 people or more. The rating uses health-based violations of federal drinking-water standards in the last three years, and whether those violations have been fixed. Each system is placed at a town it serves, so positions are approximate.

Common questions

Can I drink the tap water in North Carolina, United States?

It depends on the town. 186 of 280 listed water systems in North Carolina, United States are low risk (66.4%).

Where do these ratings come from?

US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Period covered: October 2023 to September 2026.