Rockingham
Is Rockingham tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Rockingham scores 59/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 2 local systems in Rockingham. We found 217 total violations (44 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 Rockingham?
Expert Advice
Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.
Buying a Filter?
Evaluation of municipal compliance and household filtration options in Rockingham.
Baby Formula Safety
EPA compliance thresholds and pediatric water precautions for Rockingham.
Homebuyer's Perspective
Water system history in Rockingham informs property maintenance and private filtration requirements. With a score of 59/100, we recommend budgeting for high-quality point-of-entry filtration systems to protect your home's value.
Health & Family Safety
Current records show no major contaminant spikes, making Rockingham a preferred choice for health-conscious families.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Rockingham
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Rockingham.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rockingham tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Rockingham scores 59/100.
How many water systems serve Rockingham?
Rockingham is served by 2 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Rockingham?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Rockingham.
What is the water quality score for Rockingham?
The water quality score for Rockingham is 59 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 2 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Rockingham?
Current contaminant data for Rockingham is being updated. Check back soon or search your specific address for the latest results.
Rockingham Water Quality Summary
Rockingham, NC receives a water quality score of 59/100 (Grade D) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 2 public water systems serving the area.
Rockingham's water quality score is below the national average, indicating a history of EPA violations or elevated contaminant levels. Residents are encouraged to check their specific water system report and consider additional filtration.
Rockingham's score of 59 is 16 points below the North Carolina state average of 75, and below 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 →
No contaminant-specific recommendation is available from the records shown here.
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