Winston-Salem
NC

Is Winston-Salem, NC Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Winston-Salem, 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.

3Water systems
11ZIP codes
0%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Metro areaWinston-Salem, NC
Latest data2025-12-10

Where Does Winston-Salem Get Its Water?

Water in Winston-Salem, NC is provided by 3 public water systems: WINSTON-SALEM, CITY OF, DAVIDSON WATER INC and KING, CITY OF.

How Is Winston-Salem Tap Water Treated?

Treated water is disinfected using calcium hypochlorite and free chlorine. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration) and granular activated carbon filtration.

What's in Winston-Salem Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Winston-Salem public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.

ContaminantPeak detectedEPA guidelineZIPs detectedStatus
lithium 9 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFTrDA 0.007 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
11Cl-PF3OUdS 0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 11 ZIPs Within guideline
HFPO-DA 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFBA 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for Winston-Salem

Current EPA monitoring data for Winston-Salem 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.

Best Broad-Spectrum Filters for This Water Profile

This city profile includes PFAS detections, chlorine disinfection, and other dissolved contaminants. Reverse osmosis (RO) systems certified under NSF/ANSI 58 provide broad reduction coverage; for PFAS specifically, confirm NSF/ANSI P473 or equivalent PFAS reduction certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Winston-Salem Tap Water

Is Winston-Salem tap water safe to drink?

Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in Winston-Salem water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 11Cl-PF3OUdS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does Winston-Salem get its drinking water?

Winston-Salem receives water from 3 public water systems, including WINSTON-SALEM, CITY OF.

Do I need a water filter in Winston-Salem?

Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Winston-Salem. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.

How often is Winston-Salem tap water tested?

Public water systems in Winston-Salem 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 2025-12-10.

Tap water reports by ZIP in Winston-Salem

Water utilities serving Winston-Salem, 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.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

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