City Water Quality Rankings in North Carolina
305 cities ranked by drinking water quality.
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#49
Greensboro
County, NC
95 A
#50 Hildebran
County, NC
95 A
#51 Kill Devil Hills
County, NC
95 A
#52 Snow Hill
County, NC
95 A
#53 Trenton
County, NC
95 A
#54 Washington
County, NC
95 A
#55 Benson
County, NC
94 A
#56 Claremont
County, NC
94 A
#57 Franklinville
County, NC
94 A
#58 Granite Falls
County, NC
94 A
#59 Grifton
County, NC
94 A
#60 Pfafftown
County, NC
94 A
#61 Rocky Mount
County, NC
94 A
#62 Stantonsburg
County, NC
94 A
#63 Wilmington
County, NC
94 A
#64 Wingate
County, NC
94 A
#65 Banner Elk
County, NC
93 A
#66 Durham
County, NC
93 A
#67 Elizabeth City
County, NC
93 A
#68 Elizabethtown
County, NC
93 A
#69 Goldsboro
County, NC
93 A
#70 Lumberton
County, NC
93 A
#71 Andrews
County, NC
92 A
#72 Archdale
County, NC
92 A
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.