B74/100
BISCOE, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,735 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0362035
Violations
18
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
6
Violations (last 5yr)
2
Unresolved
2
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: September 29, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Failed to conduct Level 2 Assessment
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: March 11, 2025 – May 5, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2022 – April 5, 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 BISCOE, TOWN OF
Is BISCOE, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
BISCOE, TOWN OF water receives a grade of B (74/100), which is considered good. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BISCOE, TOWN OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in BISCOE, TOWN OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does BISCOE, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, BISCOE, TOWN OF has 18 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does BISCOE, TOWN OF serve?
BISCOE, TOWN OF serves approximately 2,735 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Biscoe.
What type of water does BISCOE, TOWN OF provide?
BISCOE, 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 NC0362035.
How does BISCOE, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
BISCOE, TOWN OF scores 74/100 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.