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Harnett County, NC Water Quality

Water quality data for 5 public water systems serving Harnett County, North Carolina — based on EPA SDWIS enforcement records, lead testing results, and health-based violation history.

📅 2026 Report 🔄 Data updated 2026 Q2 📍 5 water systems · 10 cities
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Caution Advised — Some Systems Need Attention

Some systems have elevated lead levels or active violations. Check your specific city below.

C

Harnett County Earns a C

Harnett County: 10 communities across 5 water systems. 100.0% have no open violations.

  • Median lead where detected: none detected
  • 0 communities with a lead detection, 10 reporting none detected
  • 8 communities with PFAS above the federal limit
  • 0 with significant inspection deficiencies
  • 100.0% of communities have no open violations
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Median Lead Level
County-wide, 90th percentile
5
Water Systems
Active CWS & NTNCWS
100%
Violation-Free
No active violations on record
How we grade counties: MyWaterIQ uses EPA SDWIS enforcement data — actual MCL violations and lead test results — not the aspirational MCLG targets used by some sites. A grade reflects real compliance history, not theoretical risk. Learn more →

Cities by Water Quality

⭐ Best Performing
  • Coats
    Not detected
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    B
  • Lillington
    Not detected
    1 health-based violation since 2015
    B
  • Anderson Creek
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    C
  • Spout Springs
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    C
  • Dunn
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    C
⚠ Needs Attention
  • Angier
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    C
  • Anderson Creek
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    C
  • Spout Springs
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    C
  • Dunn
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    C
  • Buies Creek
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    C

All Cities in Harnett County

Anderson Creek Not detected C
Spout Springs Not detected C
Dunn Not detected C
Angier Not detected C
Buies Creek Not detected C
Lillington Not detected B
Coats Not detected B
Erwin Not detected C
Mamers Not detected C
Bunnlevel Not detected C
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About Harnett County Drinking Water

Harnett County is served by 5 water systems covering 10 communities. No community here has an open violation on record.

Lead was not detected in any community in Harnett County that reported a result.

8 of 10 communities have PFAS above the limits EPA set in 2024, measured as a running annual average at each sampling point. State inspectors recorded no significant deficiencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harnett County tap water safe to drink?▼
No community in Harnett County has an open violation on record. 8 of 10 have PFAS above the federal limit, which is the main open concern.
What is the lead level in Harnett County?▼
No community reported a lead detection.
How many water systems serve Harnett County?▼
5 community water systems serve 10 communities here.
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