Where Fayetteville Water Comes From

Fayetteville’s drinking water is supplied by the Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC). The primary source of water is the Cape Fear River, along with stored water in Glenville Lake.

These surface water sources supply raw water that is treated and distributed to customers throughout Fayetteville and surrounding communities in Cumberland County.

How Fayetteville Water Is Treated

Fayetteville treats drinking water at two primary facilities operated by PWC: the P.O. Hoffer Water Treatment Facility and the Glenville Lake Water Treatment Facility.

Treatment typically includes coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection to remove particles and microorganisms before water enters the distribution system. Water quality is continuously monitored with extensive testing to ensure compliance with state and federal drinking water standards.

Official Fayetteville Water Quality Report

The Fayetteville Public Works Commission publishes an annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) summarizing source water information, treatment processes, and regulated contaminant testing results.

View the Report on This Page

Source: Fayetteville Public Works Commission — official annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report).

Additional Water Information (EWG Database)

Some homeowners also explore third-party water databases such as the Environmental Working Group (EWG) Tap Water Database. This resource compiles publicly available testing data and presents it using its own health-based guidelines.

EWG is not a regulatory agency, and its screening levels may differ from EPA or state drinking water standards. For official compliance reporting, always refer to the annual Consumer Confidence Report.