D39/100
ALBEMARLE, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 18,396 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0184010
Violations
25
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: April 1, 2022 – June 14, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
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 ALBEMARLE, CITY OF
Is ALBEMARLE, CITY OF water safe to drink?
ALBEMARLE, CITY OF water receives a grade of D (39/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 25 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has ALBEMARLE, CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in ALBEMARLE, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does ALBEMARLE, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, ALBEMARLE, CITY OF has 25 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, RPT, MR. 9 are health-based violations.
How many people does ALBEMARLE, CITY OF serve?
ALBEMARLE, CITY OF serves approximately 18,396 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Albemarle.
What type of water does ALBEMARLE, CITY OF provide?
ALBEMARLE, CITY OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NC0184010.
How does ALBEMARLE, CITY OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
ALBEMARLE, CITY OF scores 39/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.