Is Your Greensboro Water Safe?
EWG found contaminants above health guidelines in Greensboro's tap water — including disinfection byproducts at 312× the health limit. Get a personalized quote for a system that actually fixes it.
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What's In Greensboro's Tap Water?
Greensboro water meets all federal legal standards — but the EWG found multiple contaminants above science-based health guidelines.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
Nine chlorination byproducts with no federal legal limit; linked to cancer and reproductive harm.
Detected
18.7 ppb
EWG Guideline
0.06 ppb
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Form when chlorine reacts with organic matter in surface water; linked to bladder cancer and reproductive harm.
Detected
28.4 ppb
EWG Guideline
0.15 ppb
Chloroform
A trihalomethane formed during chlorination of surface water; classified as a probable human carcinogen.
Detected
12.1 ppb
EWG Guideline
0.4 ppb
Chromium (Hexavalent)
The 'Erin Brockovich' chemical — a known carcinogen with no federal legal limit in drinking water.
Detected
0.38 ppb
EWG Guideline
0.02 ppb
Radium (Combined)
A naturally occurring radioactive element that accumulates in bones; linked to bone cancer and leukemia.
Detected
0.99 pCi/L
EWG Guideline
0.05 pCi/L
Source: EWG Tap Water Database, City of Greensboro water system (NC0320010), data 2015–2023. Greensboro water is federally compliant. EWG guidelines reflect peer-reviewed health-protective thresholds, often stricter than legal limits.
Common Greensboro Water Problems
And the systems we use to solve them.
Disinfection Byproducts
Greensboro draws from Lake Townsend and Lake Brandt on the Haw River. Surface water treatment with chlorine creates TTHMs and HAAs that were detected at up to 312× EWG's health guideline — well above what peer-reviewed science considers safe long-term.
Our solution
Whole-home carbon filtration removes chlorine and DBPs at the point of entry, while an under-sink RO handles drinking and cooking water.
Hard Water Scale
Greensboro water runs moderately hard — enough to leave white scale on faucets, inside water heaters, and on shower glass. Hard water shortens appliance life, kills lather, and leaves skin and hair feeling dry.
Our solution
A water softener or salt-free conditioner eliminates scale city-wide — every tap, every appliance, every shower.
Chromium & Radium
Greensboro water contains hexavalent chromium at 19× EWG's health guideline and combined radium at 20× — both naturally occurring contaminants with either no federal legal limit or limits far above health-protective levels.
Our solution
Reverse osmosis removes heavy metals and radioactive contaminants from drinking water with up to 99% effectiveness.
Recommended for Greensboro Homes
Systems that address Greensboro's specific water profile.
Filtration + Softening + RO
Complete Home System
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Single Tank Resin
Water Softener
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7-Stage Tankless RO
HW800 AlkaPro RO
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Under-Sink Drinking Water
5-Stage Reverse Osmosis
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Chlorine & Sediment
Whole Home Carbon Filter
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No Salt Required
Salt-Free Conditioner
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99.99% Germicidal Protection
UV Sterilizer
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Whole House Protection
Pre-Sediment Filter
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Greensboro Neighborhoods We Serve
Same-week appointments available across all Greensboro communities.
Water Quality in Greensboro, NC — Common Questions
How hard is Greensboro water?
Greensboro Water Resources draws from Lake Townsend and Lake Brandt on the Haw River. Hardness typically runs 5–7 grains per gallon — moderate but enough to leave white deposits on fixtures, glass shower doors, and inside water heaters. Over time, hard water reduces the efficiency and lifespan of tankless water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines. Neighborhoods like Hamilton Lakes, Irving Park, and Lindley Park feature older homes with extensive plumbing that benefits significantly from softened water. A water softener at the point of entry eliminates scale at every tap throughout the home.
Is Greensboro tap water safe to drink?
Greensboro water meets all federal EPA legal standards and is technically safe by regulatory definitions. However, the EWG found several contaminants above health-protective guidelines — including disinfection byproducts at over 300× the health guideline and hexavalent chromium at 19× the guideline. Legal limits are not the same as health-safe limits; they reflect what's enforceable, not what's necessarily risk-free over decades of daily consumption. An under-sink reverse osmosis system brings your drinking and cooking water well below even the strictest EWG guidelines.
Does Greensboro water have PFAS?
The Haw River, which feeds Greensboro's reservoirs, runs through a region with significant manufacturing history. Upstream industrial activity has introduced PFAS compounds into the Haw River basin — the same river system that feeds the Cape Fear River and drew national attention for PFAS contamination in Wilmington. While Greensboro's treatment plant removes much of this, trace PFAS compounds have been detected in treated water across the region. A 5-stage or 7-stage reverse osmosis system removes over 99% of PFAS at the point of use, providing the most reliable protection available for drinking and cooking water.
Can I get water filtration installed this week in Greensboro?
Yes. We serve Greensboro as part of our expanding North Carolina coverage area. Call us or submit the form above — we'll schedule an in-home water test, run an on-site analysis, and have a transparent quote ready before we leave. Most installations complete in a single day, typically 3–5 hours. All systems carry a lifetime warranty and lifetime phone support from our local North Carolina team. No obligation to purchase after the free water test.
What's the best water filter for Greensboro homes?
For most Greensboro homes, the ideal setup is a whole-home carbon filter to address disinfection byproducts and chlorine taste at every tap, paired with a water softener to handle hardness, and an under-sink reverse osmosis system for drinking and cooking water. The RO handles PFAS, heavy metals like hexavalent chromium, and radium — the contaminants that carbon alone won't remove. Our Complete Home System bundles all three in a single installation and is the most comprehensive solution for Greensboro's specific water profile. If budget requires a starting point, the RO alone addresses the most health-critical contaminants in your drinking water first.
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