A95/100
DARE CO-RWS WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,100 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NC0428035
Violations
5
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2008.
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-RWS WATER SYSTEM
Is DARE CO-RWS WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
DARE CO-RWS WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of A (95/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has DARE CO-RWS WATER SYSTEM detected?
1 contaminants were tested in DARE CO-RWS WATER SYSTEM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does DARE CO-RWS WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, DARE CO-RWS WATER SYSTEM has 5 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2008. Violation types include MR, Other.
How many people does DARE CO-RWS WATER SYSTEM serve?
DARE CO-RWS WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 2,100 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Rodanthe.
What type of water does DARE CO-RWS WATER SYSTEM provide?
DARE CO-RWS WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0428035.
How does DARE CO-RWS WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
DARE CO-RWS WATER SYSTEM scores 95/100 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.