Clinton
Is Clinton tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Clinton scores 94/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 5 local systems in Clinton. We found 130 total violations (18 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Clinton?
Expert Advice
Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.
Buying a Filter?
Filter requirements and certified reduction benchmarks for Clinton tap water.
Baby Formula Safety
Infant formula preparation risks, nitrate levels, and lead pipe guidance in Clinton.
Homebuyer's Perspective
Evaluating water infrastructure in Clinton protects plumbing and helps estimate water heater longevity. The high safety score (94/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Clinton
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Clinton.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clinton tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Clinton scores 94/100.
How many water systems serve Clinton?
Clinton is served by 5 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Clinton?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Clinton.
What is the water quality score for Clinton?
The water quality score for Clinton is 94 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 5 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Clinton?
The top contaminants detected in Clinton include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Clinton Water Quality Summary
Clinton, NC receives a water quality score of 94/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 5 public water systems serving the area.
Clinton's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.
Clinton's score of 94 is 19 points above the North Carolina state average of 75, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our North Carolina water quality rankings report →
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Water Systems Serving Clinton (5)
Roseboro, Town Of
BSmithfield Fresh Meats Corp - Clinton
AClinton, City Of
ASampson Co Wtr Dist Ii - Plainview
ASampson Co Wtr Dist Ii
ACheck Your Specific Address
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