Elizabeth City
Is Elizabeth City tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Elizabeth City scores 93/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 3 local systems in Elizabeth City. We found 29 total violations (13 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 Elizabeth City?
Expert Advice
Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.
Buying a Filter?
Wondering if Elizabeth City tap water needs filtering? We break it down.
Baby Formula Safety
Mixing baby formula with Elizabeth City tap water? Read this first.
Homebuyer's Perspective
If you're house-hunting in Elizabeth City, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. The high safety score (93/100) 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 Elizabeth City
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Elizabeth City.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elizabeth City tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Elizabeth City scores 93/100.
How many water systems serve Elizabeth City?
Elizabeth City is served by 3 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Elizabeth City?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Elizabeth City.
What is the water quality score for Elizabeth City?
The water quality score for Elizabeth City is 93 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 3 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Elizabeth City?
The top contaminants detected in Elizabeth City include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Elizabeth City Water Quality Summary
Elizabeth City, NC receives a water quality score of 93/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 3 public water systems serving the area.
Elizabeth City'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.
Elizabeth City's score of 93 is 18 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 →
Key Contaminants
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