B67/100
COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICT I — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,700 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0424060
Violations
33
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
4
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 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, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: 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, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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: September 11, 2022 – September 12, 2022Rule: 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 COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICT I
Is COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICT I water safe to drink?
COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICT I water receives a grade of B (67/100), which is considered good. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICT I detected?
1 contaminants were tested in COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICT I's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICT I have any EPA violations?
Yes, COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICT I has 33 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, RPT.
How many people does COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICT I serve?
COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICT I serves approximately 1,700 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Tabor City.
What type of water does COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICT I provide?
COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICT I 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 NC0424060.
How does COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICT I compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICT I scores 67/100 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.