Lenoir Water Quality Report
4 cities ranked · Average grade: B · North Carolina
Avg Score
78.2
Cities Ranked
4
Health Violations
3
PFAS Detected
2
78.2
County avg score
4
Cities ranked
75%
A or B grade
0%
D or F grade
3
Health violations
2
PFAS detected
Grade Distribution
How Lenoir cities scored
A
1
25%
Excellent
B
2
50%
Good
C
1
25%
Fair
D
0
0%
Poor
F
0
0%
Failing
Comparison
County vs North Carolina average
▲ 9.6 pts above state average
City Map
Water quality across Lenoir
Each dot is a city, colored by grade. Click any city to view its full report.
Highlights
Top & bottom cities in Lenoir
Best cities
Worst cities
County context
23.8%
of residents on fluoridated water (CDC, 2020)
3,555
lbs/yr to surface water · top 10 TRI facilities
Industrial pollution
Top industrial polluters in Lenoir
Industrial polluters nearby
Facilities reporting the most surface-water releases in Lenoir, 2023.
Total reported releases to surface water: 3,555 lbs
| Facility | Top chemical | To surface water (lbs/yr) |
|---|---|---|
COVATION BIOMATERIALS KINSTON SITE GRIFTON, NC28530 | Allyl alcohol | 3,555 |
MASTERBRAND CABINETS LLC - KINSTON OPERATIONS KINSTON, NC28504 | — | — |
SANDERSON FARMS LLC KINSTON, NC28504 | — | — |
SANDERSON FARMS INC KINSTON, NC28504 | — | — |
S&W KINSTON PLANT KINSTON, NC28501 | — | — |
+ 1 more facility
Source: EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) 2023
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