When: September 22, 2021Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – July 1, 2022Enforcement: 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 TOWN OF
Is COLUMBUS TOWN OF water safe to drink?
COLUMBUS TOWN OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 118 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has COLUMBUS TOWN OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in COLUMBUS TOWN OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does COLUMBUS TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, COLUMBUS TOWN OF has 118 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, RPT, TT. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does COLUMBUS TOWN OF serve?
COLUMBUS TOWN OF serves approximately 2,489 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Columbus.
What type of water does COLUMBUS TOWN OF provide?
COLUMBUS TOWN OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0175015.
How does COLUMBUS TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
COLUMBUS TOWN OF scores 0/100 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.