Durham County Water Quality Report

We also prepare an annual sewer system report that explains the city s wastewater treatment and collection system performance.

Durham county water quality report. 2012 state of the county health report. Septic system and well construction inspections. The program is enforces the neuse river falls lake and jordan lake nutrient management rules through development reviews including flood control water quantity and water quality control. Site evaluations for septic and well permits.

Contact your water supplier the company or other private authority that provides your water first to report any water quality problems or billing questions. The stormwater program is responsible for administering the durham county stormwater ordinance which applies to all unincorporated areas of durham county. The annual water quality report pdf gives yearly updates on durham s drinking water and treatment processes. The annual sewer report pdf is also available online.

The region is committed to demonstrating leadership through the integrated management system reflected in the scope statement environmental policy and the quality policy which details the. When corrosion control measures fail such as in flint michigan lead leaches into drinking water and reaches toxic levels. Testing results indicate that the water in this area is safe to drink. Always take a cautious approach.

Find your water system data you can search by water system name type or county served. Dco water ordinance. Lead enters durham drinking water through older lead service pipes and lead containing plumbing. 2013 state of the county health report.

Toxins that can be harmful to both humans and animals may still be present. Water quality report each year the city prepares an annual water quality report. Lead in durham drinking water. Services provided by the section include.

The system pressure advisory for water consumers of rougemont water system in durham county located on red mountain road is no longer in effect. You may see a water quality advisory sign posted at beaches where you may not see an algae bloom. 2019 annual water quality report. 2016 state of the county health report.

2010 state of the county health report. To report blue green algal blooms call the mecp s spills action centre at 1 866 moe tips 663 8477 or call the durham health connection line. This report summarizes information regarding our water sources any detected contaminants and compliance and educational information for the calendar year. The drinking water systems are registered to the drinking water quality management standard dwqms and maintain the requirements of iso9001 and iso14001.

You ll find information on emergency contacts past water quality violations and more. System pressure advisory no longer in effect. A recent study by duke university and nc state university revealed elevated levels in of a variety of pfas compounds in durham tap water.