Water Quality in Raleigh, NC
Detailed water quality data for Raleigh, North Carolina including contaminant levels, EPA comparisons, AquaScore™ grading, and treatment recommendations.
Water utility: City of Raleigh Public Utilities.
Water source: Falls Lake, Lake Benson, Lake Wheeler.
Key Contaminants Found
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
- Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
- Chromium (hexavalent)
- Chloroform
- Lead
Raleigh's reservoirs collect runoff from the rapidly developing Research Triangle region. Growth-related runoff and disinfection byproducts are the primary water quality concerns.