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BOGUE BANKS WATER CORPORATION — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 4,995 people · North Carolina

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NC0416028
Violations
60

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
2.91 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.004 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 BOGUE BANKS WATER CORPORATION

Is BOGUE BANKS WATER CORPORATION water safe to drink?

BOGUE BANKS WATER CORPORATION water receives a grade of F (1/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 60 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has BOGUE BANKS WATER CORPORATION detected?

32 contaminants were tested in BOGUE BANKS WATER CORPORATION's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does BOGUE BANKS WATER CORPORATION have any EPA violations?

Yes, BOGUE BANKS WATER CORPORATION has 60 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MON, MR, MCL. 7 are health-based violations.

How many people does BOGUE BANKS WATER CORPORATION serve?

BOGUE BANKS WATER CORPORATION serves approximately 4,995 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Emerald Isle.

What type of water does BOGUE BANKS WATER CORPORATION provide?

BOGUE BANKS WATER CORPORATION sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0416028.

How does BOGUE BANKS WATER CORPORATION compare to other utilities in North Carolina?

BOGUE BANKS WATER CORPORATION scores 1/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Emerald Isle