A86/100
DARE CO-CAPE HATTERAS WATER — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,486 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NC0428025
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2012.
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 DARE CO-CAPE HATTERAS WATER
Is DARE CO-CAPE HATTERAS WATER water safe to drink?
DARE CO-CAPE HATTERAS WATER water receives a grade of A (86/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has DARE CO-CAPE HATTERAS WATER detected?
31 contaminants were tested in DARE CO-CAPE HATTERAS WATER's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does DARE CO-CAPE HATTERAS WATER have any EPA violations?
Yes, DARE CO-CAPE HATTERAS WATER has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2012. Violation types include Other, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does DARE CO-CAPE HATTERAS WATER serve?
DARE CO-CAPE HATTERAS WATER serves approximately 5,486 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Buxton.
What type of water does DARE CO-CAPE HATTERAS WATER provide?
DARE CO-CAPE HATTERAS WATER sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0428025.
How does DARE CO-CAPE HATTERAS WATER compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
DARE CO-CAPE HATTERAS WATER scores 86/100 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.