City of Durham Department of Water Management
Serves Durham ยท Population ~286,000
- Hardness1.3GPGNaturally soft water. No softener typically needed.Soft
- Chlorine1.4ppmFree chlorine. Easier to remove than chloramine.Filter recommended
- PFAS9pptTrace levels. Lower than Cape Fear basin utilities.RO recommended
- Lead0.002ppmAt treatment plant. Trinity Park / Old North Durham pre-1986 homes higher risk.RO recommended
- TDS120ppmTotal dissolved solids. Among the lowest in the Triangle.Low
- pH7.5Slightly alkaline. Within EPA recommended range.Within range
- THMs36ยตg/LDisinfection byproducts. Within EPA limits.Filter recommended
- SourceSurfaceLake Michie and Little River Reservoir (Neuse River basin)Documented
