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City water profile

Fayetteville water quality

Compare local ZIP estimates, evidence quality, associated public systems, and compliance history for Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Median indexed hardness

41PPM

9 indexed ZIPs

Range 40.2–44.1 PPM

State comparison
At state median
State hardness rank
#227 of 381
Matched utilities
10
Active health records
0

City summary

What the indexed records say

Fayetteville has 9 published ZIP profiles across Cumberland County. The indexed median is 41 PPM, compared with 41 PPM across North Carolina.

Among the 381 North Carolinacities with an indexed median, Fayetteville ranks #227from highest to lowest. Across all 519 state ZIP profiles, available estimates run from 4.7to 267.5 PPM.

The 40.2–44.1 PPM range shows how much the available ZIP estimates vary within the city label. At least one estimate is marked low confidence, so observation distance and date deserve extra attention.

Hardness distribution

How local ZIP estimates compare

Soft9 ZIPs
Moderately hard0 ZIPs
Hard0 ZIPs
Very hard0 ZIPs

9 of 9 ZIP profiles have a hardness estimate. Bars count ZIP profiles, not households or laboratory samples.

Evidence quality

Distance, dates, and confidence

Median nearest distance
41 miles
Profiles with evidence
9/9

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 0Low: 9

Observation window: Jan 14, 2016 to Jun 9, 2026.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Fayetteville

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ZIP code

28301

Soft

40.5 PPM

Nearest site
41 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

28303

Soft

40.7 PPM

Nearest site
39.4 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

28304

Soft

44.1 PPM

Nearest site
43.3 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

28305

Soft

43.1 PPM

Nearest site
42.2 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

28306

Soft

43.1 PPM

Nearest site
48.7 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

28307

Soft

40.5 PPM

Nearest site
35.5 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

28310

Soft

40.5 PPM

Nearest site
36.3 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

28311

Soft

40.2 PPM

Nearest site
34.7 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

28314

Soft

43.6 PPM

Nearest site
41.3 mi
Confidence
Low

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

Fayetteville Public Works Comm

PWSID NC0326010

Surface water
System population served
226,441
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Old North Utilities Services/ft Bragg

PWSID NC5026019

Surface water
System population served
65,000
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Brookwood Comm Wtr System

PWSID NC0326127

Groundwater
System population served
15,380
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Cliffdale West

PWSID NC0326332

Groundwater
System population served
15,220
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Braxton Hills/simmons Heights

PWSID NC0326124

Groundwater
System population served
680
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Mill Creek S/d

PWSID NC0326337

Groundwater
System population served
523
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Stoney Point Ws/fayetteville Pwc

PWSID NC0326341

Groundwater
System population served
515
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Tanglewood Estates S/d

PWSID NC0326342

Groundwater
System population served
309
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Rain Tree Ii Fayetteville Pwc

PWSID NC0326375

Surface water
System population served
292
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Tanglewood South Mhpfayetteville Pwc

PWSID NC0326367

Surface water
System population served
259
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Compliance history

What EPA records show

No active health-based violation appears among the associated systems in the represented EPA reporting quarter. This does not mean every contaminant was tested at every tap.

RecordSystemPeriodStatus
Lead and Copper RuleNC5026026Dec 10, 2025Resolved · health-based
Lead and Copper RuleNC0326337Oct 1, 2025Addressed
Revised Total Coliform RuleNC5026026Jul 1, 2025Resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleNC5026026Jun 11, 2025Resolved
NitrateNC0326310Jan 1, 2025Resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleNC5026026Nov 1, 2024Resolved · health-based
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSNC0326310Oct 17, 2024Resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSNC0326310Oct 17, 2024Resolved · health-based
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)NC0326124Oct 1, 2024Resolved · health-based
Lead and Copper RuleNC0326310Oct 1, 2024Addressed

Practical next steps

Move from index to evidence

  1. 1. Open your ZIP. Check distance, dates, confidence, and the associated utility.
  2. 2. Read the current CCR. Confirm source water, detections, limits, ranges, and notices.
  3. 3. Test the tap when needed. Confirm health concerns or treatment sizing with the right method.

Questions people ask

About water in Fayetteville

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 41 PPM. Open the ZIP report to verify the distance and confidence behind that estimate.

Is the tap water safe?

Compliance history is utility-wide and cannot guarantee conditions at every tap. Check current notices and test when address-specific evidence is needed.

Do I need treatment?

Choose treatment only after confirming the problem at the property. A softener targets hardness; contaminant treatment requires a matching, verified performance claim.