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DAVIE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 31,543 people · North Carolina

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0230015
Violations
36

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

9

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

2

Health-Related

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, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 1 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, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: October 23, 2022 – January 9, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved

Violation related to Nitrate

When: July 1, 2022 – July 31, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule

When: July 1, 2022 – September 1, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: 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: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: 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: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: 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: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – October 14, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 DAVIE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM

Is DAVIE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

DAVIE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of D (36/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 36 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has DAVIE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM detected?

69 contaminants were tested in DAVIE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does DAVIE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, DAVIE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM has 36 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 7 are health-based violations.

How many people does DAVIE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serve?

DAVIE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 31,543 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Mocksville.

What type of water does DAVIE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM provide?

DAVIE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NC0230015.

How does DAVIE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in North Carolina?

DAVIE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM scores 36/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Mocksville