F12/100
BURLINGTON, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 61,365 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0201010
Violations
52
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.009 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.006 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation
When: July 1, 2021 – July 31, 2021Rule: Total Coliform 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 BURLINGTON, CITY OF
Is BURLINGTON, CITY OF water safe to drink?
BURLINGTON, CITY OF water receives a grade of F (12/100), which is considered failing. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 52 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has BURLINGTON, CITY OF detected?
76 contaminants were tested in BURLINGTON, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BURLINGTON, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, BURLINGTON, CITY OF has 52 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 BURLINGTON, CITY OF serve?
BURLINGTON, CITY OF serves approximately 61,365 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Burlington.
What type of water does BURLINGTON, CITY OF provide?
BURLINGTON, CITY OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NC0201010.
How does BURLINGTON, CITY OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
BURLINGTON, CITY OF scores 12/100 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.