Is New Bern, North Carolina tap water safe?
2 water systems report serving New Bern. Your water depends on which one serves your address. Check your bill if unsure.
A
City of New Bern
Serves 37,884 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; PFAS tested (UCMR 5), none above federal limits; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
B
Craven County Water System
Serves 37,848 people · Groundwater · Full report →
1 health-based violation in the last 5 years; 2 monitoring/reporting violations; 1 not yet resolved; PFAS tested (UCMR 5), none above federal limits; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).