D34/100
BLACK CREEK, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,795 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NC0498035
Violations
66
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2024 – November 14, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: July 1, 2022 – September 12, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence 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 BLACK CREEK, TOWN OF
Is BLACK CREEK, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
BLACK CREEK, TOWN OF water receives a grade of D (34/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 66 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has BLACK CREEK, TOWN OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in BLACK CREEK, TOWN OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does BLACK CREEK, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, BLACK CREEK, TOWN OF has 66 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does BLACK CREEK, TOWN OF serve?
BLACK CREEK, TOWN OF serves approximately 1,795 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Black Creek.
What type of water does BLACK CREEK, TOWN OF provide?
BLACK CREEK, TOWN OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0498035.
How does BLACK CREEK, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
BLACK CREEK, TOWN OF scores 34/100 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.