City Water Quality Rankings in North Carolina
302 cities ranked by drinking water quality.
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#289
Bessemer City
County, NC
0 F
#290 Boonville
County, NC
0 F
#291 Chapel Hill
County, NC
0 F
#292 Columbus
County, NC
0 F
#293 Ellerbe
County, NC
0 F
#294 Elm City
County, NC
0 F
#295 Hamlet
County, NC
0 F
#296 Kenly
County, NC
0 F
#297 Mt Gilead
County, NC
0 F
#298 Mt. Pleasant
County, NC
0 F
#299 Princeton
County, NC
0 F
#300 Robbins
County, NC
0 F
#301 Wallace
County, NC
0 F
#302 Walnut Cove
County, NC
0 F
Frequently Asked Questions
How are city water quality rankings calculated in North Carolina?
WaterQ city rankings are based on EPA SDWIS data across local public water systems, including contaminant detections, compliance violations, and recency-weighted score signals.
Can I compare two cities in North Carolina?
Yes. Use the city comparison links on this page or open the Compare tool to evaluate two cities side by side on score, grade, and water system coverage.
How often does WaterQ refresh city data?
City-level metrics refresh when new EPA data is processed. Check city pages for latest score and violation context.