BIRMINGHAM, North Carolina Tap Water Quality

5,335 people served · 44 water systems

Failing

BIRMINGHAM, North Carolina is a small town with 5,335 residents served by 44 distinct public water systems. Water service covers ZIP code 35222.

BIRMINGHAM has accumulated a significant number of EPA health-based violations. Reviewing the contaminants involved, requesting your utility's Consumer Confidence Report, and using certified point-of-use filtration is strongly advisable.

EPA reporting identifies Radium and Radium among the regulated contaminants associated with BIRMINGHAM's recent health-based violations. Each contaminant has different sources, health implications, and recommended mitigation steps — links to the full EPA reference for each are listed alongside the violation history below.

Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS

Location

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Approximate location based on state.

ZIP Codes Served

35222

Health-Based Violations (Last 5 Years)

EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving BIRMINGHAM. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.

Radiumradiological

EPA Code 4000 · Maximum Contaminant Level Exceedance

violations

EPA Limit

5 pCi/L

Last Reading

22 PCI/L

First Reported

Jul 2024

Most Recent

Oct 2025

What this violation means

Radium-226 and Radium-228 occur naturally in groundwater, particularly in regions with granite or sandstone aquifers. Long-term ingestion increases the risk of bone, sinus, and other cancers because radium concentrates in bone tissue.

Recommended precautions

→Reverse osmosis and ion exchange (water softeners) remove radium.
→Boiling does NOT remove radium and may concentrate it.
→Private well users in radium-rich geology should test every 3–5 years.

Read the complete guide to Radium

Radiumradiological

EPA Code 4010 · Maximum Contaminant Level Exceedance

violations

EPA Limit

5 pCi/L

Last Reading

6 PCI/L

First Reported

Oct 2022

Most Recent

Jan 2024

What this violation means

Recommended precautions

→Reverse osmosis and ion exchange (water softeners) remove radium.
→Boiling does NOT remove radium and may concentrate it.
→Private well users in radium-rich geology should test every 3–5 years.

Read the complete guide to Radium

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations only. Older violations may have been resolved; check your utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report for current status.

Water Systems Serving BIRMINGHAM

STONEWOOD MANOR S/D

PWSID: NC4092178

127 served

ASHCROFT PARK

PWSID: NC3041103

175 served

SHILOH SUBDIVISION

PWSID: NC3041104

131 served

KINGSTON MANOR S/D

PWSID: NC4092133

88 served

ETHAN MEADOWS S/D

PWSID: NC4092144

43 served

BAILEY`S AT GLENMOOR S/D

PWSID: NC4092160

59 served

MORNINGTON S/D

PWSID: NC4092153

218 served

OLDE MILL TRACE S/D

PWSID: NC4092168

394 served

34 violations

AUTUMN RIDGE S/D

PWSID: NC3041109

56 served

BLANEY FARMS S/D

PWSID: NC4092134

395 served

BELLA VISTA S/D

PWSID: NC4092128

120 served

KANATA MILLS S/D

PWSID: NC4092145

233 served

CAMBERLY S/D

PWSID: NC4092151

203 served

MEADOW LAKE S/D

PWSID: NC4035018

117 served

JACKSON MANOR S/D

PWSID: NC4092146

175 served

YATES MILL ESTATES

PWSID: NC4092131

140 served

KNIGHT`S LANDING S/D

PWSID: NC3041101

117 served

WEATHERSTONE @ OLDE FOREST S/D

PWSID: NC3041022

170 served

RACHEL`S LANDING

PWSID: NC3041060

51 served

SPENCER`S GROVE S/D

PWSID: NC3041015

59 served

CARRIAGE WAY S/D

PWSID: NC3041045

51 served

BLAWELL S/D

PWSID: NC0326118

96 served

ASHEBORO COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES

PWSID: NC3076008

26 served

DOGWOOD ACRES MH S/D

PWSID: NC0279153

88 served

BINGHAM WOODS MHP

PWSID: NC0368188

190 served

TWIN LAKE FARM S/D

PWSID: NC0392395

208 served

KENSINGTON PLACE S/D

PWSID: NC3041085

61 served

THATCHER WOODS

PWSID: NC3041113

72 served

CARRIAGE COVE S/D

PWSID: NC3041111

51 served

ARLINGTON S/D

PWSID: NC4092184

46 served

RESERVE AT FALLS LAKE (PHASE 4)

PWSID: NC4092213

41 served

FISH HAWK RANCH S/D

PWSID: NC4092179

171 served

CEDAR OAKS SOUTH S/D

PWSID: NC3041128

45 served

OLIVET S/D

PWSID: NC4035034

75 served

BAKER S/D

PWSID: NC4035028

187 served

BROOK MEADOW S/D

PWSID: NC4092180

30 served

MENDENHALL S/D

PWSID: NC4092174

121 served

LEONE LANDING

PWSID: NC4092127

69 served

BAILEY FARMS SUBDIVISION

PWSID: NC4035019

181 served

YARDLEY S/D

PWSID: NC4092171

56 served

PRESCOTT S/D

PWSID: NC4092172

80 served

AVALYN S/D

PWSID: NC4092165

58 served

ROCKLYN SUBDIVISION PHASE 2

PWSID: NC3029003

197 served

VERNON PLACE S/D

PWSID: NC4092162

64 served

What Can You Do?

✅ Request your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) — required by law.
✅ Use an NSF-certified water filter if violations involve lead, arsenic, or PFAS.
✅ Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing (reduces lead).
✅ Check back monthly — we update data from the EPA every 30 days.

About this data

This overview reflects EPA SDWIS data published as of 2026-05-18. It covers active Community Water Systems (CWS) that exceeded federal Maximum Contaminant Levels during the past five-year EPA reporting window. For up-to-the-minute information, request a current Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, or review the EPA's public dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BIRMINGHAM, North Carolina tap water safe to drink?▼

This city's water had numerous EPA violations in the last 5 years. Consider filtered water.

How many EPA violations does BIRMINGHAM have?▼

BIRMINGHAM has 34 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 44 water systems serving 5,335 people.

What contaminants have been found in BIRMINGHAM water?▼

The following EPA-regulated contaminants have been detected: 4010, 4000. View details about each contaminant, health effects, and recommended precautions above in the violations table.

Should I use a water filter in BIRMINGHAM?▼

Using an NSF-certified water filter is recommended if your area has violations involving lead, arsenic, or PFAS. For other contaminants, consult your local water utility. Check the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for detailed guidance.

What should I do if there are violations in BIRMINGHAM?▼

Request your water utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which is required by the EPA. Follow the utility's guidance on boil water advisories. Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing. Use an NSF-certified filter if needed based on your water system's violations.