Is Kill Devil Hills, NC Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Kill Devil Hills, NC tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Contaminants including lithium have been detected at or below guideline thresholds.
Where Does Kill Devil Hills Get Its Water?
Water in Kill Devil Hills, NC is provided by 2 public water systems: KILL DEVIL HILLS, TOWN OF and DARE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM.
How Is Kill Devil Hills Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using chloramines and free chlorine. Treatment includes groundwater disinfection, ion exchange, in-line filtration and membrane filtration.
What's in Kill Devil Hills Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Kill Devil Hills public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.
| Contaminant | Peak detected | EPA guideline | ZIPs detected | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 9 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFTrDA | 0.007 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 8:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 6:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| HFPO-DA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Kill Devil Hills
Current EPA monitoring data for Kill Devil Hills shows contaminant levels within guideline thresholds across all ZIP codes in this dataset. As with all public water systems, sensitive populations may choose to use a certified filter for additional peace of mind.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kill Devil Hills Tap Water
Is Kill Devil Hills tap water safe to drink?
Kill Devil Hills tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Sensitive populations may still choose to use a certified filter as a precaution.
What contaminants are in Kill Devil Hills tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Kill Devil Hills water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 8:2 FTS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Kill Devil Hills get its drinking water?
Kill Devil Hills receives water from 2 public water systems, including KILL DEVIL HILLS, TOWN OF.
Do I need a water filter in Kill Devil Hills?
Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Kill Devil Hills. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.
How often is Kill Devil Hills tap water tested?
Public water systems in Kill Devil Hills are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2024-12-10.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Kill Devil Hills
- 27948 - Kill Devil Hills tap water report Some concern
Water utilities serving Kill Devil Hills, NC
Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.
- DARE COUNTY WATER SYSTEMSome concern
Also covers / overlaps with
- Atlantic, NC · Township