KINSTON, CITY OF Water Quality Report

Population

27,475

people served

Water Source

🌊 Surface

rivers, lakes, reservoirs

National Rank

Top 54%

of 49,184 US systems

5-Year Record

⚠️ 2

violations recorded

B

Good

Safety Grade

2 violations in the past 5 years

System Details

PWSID
NC0454010
Population Served
27,475
Water Source
Surface Water
Owner
Local Government
State
North Carolina
EPA Region
4

Contaminants of Concern

ContaminantStatusViolations
Contaminant 5000 Monitoring/Reporting3
Nitrate Monitoring/Reporting1
Contaminant 7500 Monitoring/Reporting1
Contaminant 7000 Monitoring/Reporting1

Violation History

2022
2
2020
1
2018
1
2016
1
2002
1

Total violations on record: 6

Service Area

Cities Served

ZIP Codes Served

Recommended Water Filters

Based on contaminants detected in this water system:

Reverse Osmosis System

Removes up to 99% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates

Removes: Nitrate

$150–$400

How does this compare?

This systemNational average
Grade B
Avg: B-C
6violations total

21% of national average

National avg: ~28 per system

📍 Mid-to-large system — serves 4× the national average.