Campus Drinking Water
UNC campus gets tap water from the Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA). Use these resources for information about campus water quality.
- Formal Notice: Deferral of Annual Water System Disinfection with Chlorine
- OWASA 2004 Report Card: information about water treatment plant treating UNC wastewater and providing UNC drinking water.
- Temporary Chlorine Disinfection of Campus Tap Water for March 2003: includes "Notice to OWASA customers" and "Some questions and answers about disinfection with chlorine in March".
- Chloramine Disinfection of Campus Tap Water, beginning January 2002: information for the Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) regarding plans to improve the water treatment process in January, 2002.
Lead in Water Updates
Update on Potable Water in Chapman Hall: I am writing to let you know that the final testing of the potable water in Chapman Hall has been completed, no elevated lead levels were found, and water use in Chapman Hall is unrestricted effective immediately. >Read more...
Update on Potable Water in Caudill Labs: I am writing to let you know that the final testing of the potable water in Caudill Labs has been completed, no elevated lead levels were found, and water use in Caudill Labs is unrestricted effective immediately. Read more...
Environmental Science Corp.: Report Summary for Caudill Labs: The analytical results in this report are based upon information supplied by you, the client, and are for your exclusive use. Read more...
Environmental Science Corp.: Report Summary for Chapman Hall: The analytical results in this report are based upon information supplied by you, the client, and are for your exclusive use. Read more...
University Officials Finalize Water Testing in New Buildings: Water in the Chapel Hill area is very pure. When pure water flows through new brass pumbing fixtures, though, the reaction can cause lead to leach from the brass initially. Read more...
Latest Water Sample Results for Lead: All samples were analyzed by ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry). Read more...
Dr. Marc Edwards's Presentation at the Information Meeting on May 15, 2007, in 103 Stone Center: Background: Lead in New Buildings. Read more...
Dr. Robert Goyer's Presentation at the Information Meeting on May 15, 2007, in 103 Stone Center: Lead Metabolism. Read more...
Formal Notice: Campus Water Quality Update: I am writing to share an update on the University's investigation of the presence of lead in the drinking water of the Campus Y, Caudill Labs, Chapman Hall and Information Technology Services (ITS) Manning. Read more...
University Tests Water for Lead in Some Campus Buildings: The Department of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) is investigating lead levels in the water of some new and recently renovated University buildings. Read more...
Officials Testin Water in Response to Lead Findings: A team of more than 50 people has been working steadily for the past two months to determine why two of the University's newest buildings show elevated levels of lead in the water. Read more...
Lead in Water: Occupants of the Campus Y: This morning, Friday, April 27, 2007, the University received preliminary test results that indicate elevated levels of lead in two water fountain samples taken from the Campus Y. Read more...
Campus Water Issues: I am writing to update you about issues related to water quality on campus. Read more...
Lead in Water: Occupants of ITS Manning: This evening, Monday, April 23, 2007, the University received preliminary test results that indicate elevated levels of lead in two water samples taken from ITS Manning. Read more...
Lead Contamination in Water Supply: For Caudill Laboratories and Chapman Hall: Meeting with Occupants and Students. View presentation...
Analysis for Lead Concentrations in Water Supply for Caudill Laboratories and Chapman Hall: Summary.... Read more...
Lead in Water Q & A Invite: You are invited to attend a question-and-answer session with Luanne Williams, State Toxicologist with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Monday, April 23, at 1 p.m. in Room 211, Chapman Hall. Read more...
Lead in Water Update for Students: April 19, 2007: I am writing to share information about potential lead contamination of the water in Chapman Hall and Caudill Labs. Records in the Registrar's Office indicate you have taken at least one course in Chapman Hall during the 2006-07 academic year. Read more...
Lead in Water Update: April 17, 2007: I am writing to provide an update on the University's testing of the water in Chapman Hall and Caudill Lab. Read more...
Lead in Water: Today, April 13, 2007, the University received preliminary test results that indicated elevated levels of lead in a water sample taken from Chapman Hall and two others from Caudill Lab. Read more...