F13/100
COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 10,442 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NC7024007
Violations
87
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
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, 2024Rule: 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 DISTRICTS II, III, V
Is COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V water safe to drink?
COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V water receives a grade of F (13/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 87 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V detected?
31 contaminants were tested in COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V have any EPA violations?
Yes, COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V has 87 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, RPT, Other.
How many people does COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V serve?
COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V serves approximately 10,442 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Whiteville.
What type of water does COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V provide?
COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC7024007.
How does COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V scores 13/100 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.