B61/100
ATLANTIC BEACH, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 6,380 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NC0416035
Violations
11
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 2.27 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2021.
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 ATLANTIC BEACH, TOWN OF
Is ATLANTIC BEACH, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
ATLANTIC BEACH, TOWN OF water receives a grade of B (61/100), which is considered good. Out of 32 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ATLANTIC BEACH, TOWN OF detected?
32 contaminants were tested in ATLANTIC BEACH, TOWN OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ATLANTIC BEACH, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, ATLANTIC BEACH, TOWN OF has 11 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include MCL, Other, MR. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does ATLANTIC BEACH, TOWN OF serve?
ATLANTIC BEACH, TOWN OF serves approximately 6,380 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Atlantic Beach.
What type of water does ATLANTIC BEACH, TOWN OF provide?
ATLANTIC BEACH, TOWN OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0416035.
How does ATLANTIC BEACH, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
ATLANTIC BEACH, TOWN OF scores 61/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.