B78/100
AYDEN TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 6,366 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0474025
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.011 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.006 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2017.
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 AYDEN TOWN OF
Is AYDEN TOWN OF water safe to drink?
AYDEN TOWN OF water receives a grade of B (78/100), which is considered good. Out of 31 contaminants tested, 2 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has AYDEN TOWN OF detected?
31 contaminants were tested in AYDEN TOWN OF's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does AYDEN TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, AYDEN TOWN OF has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2017. Violation types include MR, MON, Other.
How many people does AYDEN TOWN OF serve?
AYDEN TOWN OF serves approximately 6,366 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Ayden.
What type of water does AYDEN TOWN OF provide?
AYDEN TOWN OF sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NC0474025.
How does AYDEN TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
AYDEN TOWN OF scores 78/100 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.