WaterQ

City Water Quality Rankings in North Carolina

302 cities ranked by drinking water quality.

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#49
Washington
County, NC
95 A
#50
Benson
County, NC
94 A
#51
Claremont
County, NC
94 A
#52
Clinton
County, NC
94 A
#53
Franklinville
County, NC
94 A
#54
Granite Falls
County, NC
94 A
#55
Grifton
County, NC
94 A
#56
Pfafftown
County, NC
94 A
#57
Rocky Mount
County, NC
94 A
#58
St. Pauls
County, NC
94 A
#59
Stantonsburg
County, NC
94 A
#60
Wingate
County, NC
94 A
#61
Elizabeth City
County, NC
93 A
#62
Greensboro
County, NC
93 A
#63
Hildebran
County, NC
93 A
#64
Lumberton
County, NC
93 A
#65
Andrews
County, NC
92 A
#66
Broadway
County, NC
92 A
#67
Camden
County, NC
92 A
#68
Coats
County, NC
92 A
#69
Corolla
County, NC
92 A
#70
Deep Run
County, NC
92 A
#71
Holden Beach
County, NC
92 A
#72
Kinston
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.

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