Tap Water Quality in Wilmington, NC
Find out what's in your drinking water. Enter your ZIP code below for a detailed water quality report for Wilmington, North Carolina.
Try 28401 for Wilmington
Wilmington Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~125,000 | Source: Cape Fear River
Wilmington gained national attention when GenX, a PFAS compound, was discovered in the Cape Fear River downstream from Chemours' Fayetteville Works facility. This discovery led to North Carolina becoming a leader in PFAS regulation. The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority has invested in granular activated carbon treatment to remove these contaminants.
Common water quality concerns in Wilmington
GenX (PFAS)
Enter your ZIP code above to see if this contaminant has been detected in your specific water system.
1,4-Dioxane
Enter your ZIP code above to see if this contaminant has been detected in your specific water system.
Disinfection byproducts
Enter your ZIP code above to see if this contaminant has been detected in your specific water system.
Industrial discharge
Enter your ZIP code above to see if this contaminant has been detected in your specific water system.
What's in your Wilmington water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your Wilmington water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving Wilmington, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
Other cities in North Carolina
Check your Wilmington water now
Enter your ZIP code for a free water quality report specific to your water system in Wilmington, North Carolina.