F0/100
ABERDEEN, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 12,473 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NC0363020
Violations
23
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 2.66 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.008 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About ABERDEEN, TOWN OF
Is ABERDEEN, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
ABERDEEN, TOWN OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 3 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 23 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has ABERDEEN, TOWN OF detected?
32 contaminants were tested in ABERDEEN, TOWN OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), PFOS, PFOA. 3 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ABERDEEN, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, ABERDEEN, TOWN OF has 23 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 15 are health-based violations.
How many people does ABERDEEN, TOWN OF serve?
ABERDEEN, TOWN OF serves approximately 12,473 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Aberdeen.
What type of water does ABERDEEN, TOWN OF provide?
ABERDEEN, TOWN OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0363020.
How does ABERDEEN, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
ABERDEEN, TOWN OF scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.