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CENTRAL NASH WATER & SEWER — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 7,675 people · North Carolina

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
NC4064005
Violations
19

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOS
0.008 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
PFOA
0.005 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

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: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

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: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
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, 2024 – February 7, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – October 14, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 CENTRAL NASH WATER & SEWER

Is CENTRAL NASH WATER & SEWER water safe to drink?

CENTRAL NASH WATER & SEWER water receives a grade of C (53/100), which is considered fair. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 19 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CENTRAL NASH WATER & SEWER detected?

31 contaminants were tested in CENTRAL NASH WATER & SEWER's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does CENTRAL NASH WATER & SEWER have any EPA violations?

Yes, CENTRAL NASH WATER & SEWER has 19 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, MON, Other. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does CENTRAL NASH WATER & SEWER serve?

CENTRAL NASH WATER & SEWER serves approximately 7,675 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Nashville.

What type of water does CENTRAL NASH WATER & SEWER provide?

CENTRAL NASH WATER & SEWER 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 NC4064005.

How does CENTRAL NASH WATER & SEWER compare to other utilities in North Carolina?

CENTRAL NASH WATER & SEWER scores 53/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Nashville