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COLUMBUS COUNTY WATER DIST IV — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,598 people · North Carolina

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NC7024013
Violations
20

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

10

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, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: August 17, 2024 – October 4, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
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

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

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Enforcement: 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
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, 2022 – May 12, 2022Rule: 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, 2021 – September 1, 2021Rule: 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, 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 COLUMBUS COUNTY WATER DIST IV

Is COLUMBUS COUNTY WATER DIST IV water safe to drink?

COLUMBUS COUNTY WATER DIST IV water receives a grade of A (80/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has COLUMBUS COUNTY WATER DIST IV detected?

1 contaminants were tested in COLUMBUS COUNTY WATER DIST IV's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does COLUMBUS COUNTY WATER DIST IV have any EPA violations?

Yes, COLUMBUS COUNTY WATER DIST IV has 20 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, RPT.

How many people does COLUMBUS COUNTY WATER DIST IV serve?

COLUMBUS COUNTY WATER DIST IV serves approximately 2,598 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Delco.

What type of water does COLUMBUS COUNTY WATER DIST IV provide?

COLUMBUS COUNTY WATER DIST IV sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC7024013.

How does COLUMBUS COUNTY WATER DIST IV compare to other utilities in North Carolina?

COLUMBUS COUNTY WATER DIST IV scores 80/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Delco