Is Elon, North Carolina tap water safe?

3 water systems report serving Elon. Your water depends on which one serves your address. Check your bill if unsure.

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Town of Elon

Serves 11,350 people · Surface water · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 11 monitoring/reporting violations; 1 not yet resolved; PFOA/PFOS average above the 4 ppt federal limit: PFOS; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2022).
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Town of Ossipee

Serves 2,390 people · Surface water · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 4 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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Springfield Estates

Serves 120 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).